Chin Augmentation

To assess the condition and symptoms before undergoing chin augmentation surgery, it is necessary to conduct a pre-operative evaluation. This involves checking whether the patient is suitable for the surgery, if they have any underlying medical conditions or allergies to any medications. This evaluation is conducted prior to the scheduled surgery date to ensure that the patient’s body and mind are adequately prepared before undergoing the procedure.

After undergoing consultation and evaluation by the medical team, it has been determined that chin augmentation surgery can be performed. The next step is to schedule an appointment for the surgical procedure. Typically, appointments are scheduled based on the availability of the doctor. Once the doctor’s schedule is confirmed, a suitable date can be selected based on the patient’s convenience.

To ensure a smooth surgical procedure, let’s take care of ourselves before the operation, especially regarding bodily readiness. This includes ensuring that one has eaten adequately before surgery (avoiding fasting) to prevent potential issues with slow blood clotting due to certain medications that affect blood clotting. It is advisable to refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages or spicy foods before surgery. Additionally, it’s important to care for the skin to prevent acne breakouts and maintain overall health by avoiding coughing, sneezing, or nasal congestion on the day of the surgery.

The clinic will prepare to assess the readiness of patients before undergoing Korean chin augmentation surgery, ensuring that everyone is able to undergo surgery smoothly and safely to the fullest extent possible. This involves various steps as follows.

It involves gathering various personal history data of the patient, including medical conditions, allergic history, jaw problems, medication information, and details regarding received silicone injections. In case of any issues, maintaining patient records facilitates retrospective examination and verification.

Please schedule another consultation with the doctor before undergoing chin enhancement. This is to check for chin issues, review medication allergies, medical history, patient’s facial structure, and discuss the doctor’s chin design. Feel free to consult the doctor regarding the desired chin style, or provide references if available. If there are no references, the doctor can design accordingly. Rest assured that the design will complement your facial features beautifully.

At our clinic, we prepare sterile garments and equipment for patient preparation before surgery. This includes sterile gowns to cover the body and hair, as well as tools for cleansing the face and mouth. These are crucial components for performing clean and safe surgical procedures.

It involves capturing images from every angle of the face, including various expressions such as smiling, pouting, and puckering lips, to gather pre-surgical data for chin augmentation. These images are used as visual aids to analyze facial structure and assist in designing the chin shape by the doctor.

Alternatively known as “preoperative medication” or “pre-op meds,” our medical team administers medication for patients to take before entering the operating room, typically around 5-10 minutes prior to the procedure. These medications often include pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antibiotics to manage pain, reduce swelling, and prevent infection. The medications are carefully timed to take effect shortly after the surgery is completed.

Arrived at the clinic. The procedure involves incisions for the surgery. The doctor will outline the chin, inject silicone, administer anesthesia, and perform the chin surgery. The entire process usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the case.

After the chin augmentation, there will be photo sessions from various angles, similar to those taken before the procedure. This is to collect post-chin augmentation data and history. The images of patients can be reviewed retrospectively for analysis.

After chin augmentation at Emma Clinic, we offer complimentary red light therapy to patients. This gentle laser light helps reduce swelling and bruising after surgery. The session typically lasts around 15-20 minutes.

Apply chin strapping tape post-surgery to lock the silicone in place, covering the incision site to reduce swelling and bruising. It prevents accidental jostling or impact from oneself and alerts others to be cautious about impacting our chin.

A: Both doctors utilize the “Chin Design Locked” Korean-style chin augmentation technique along with similar wound closure techniques. The resulting chin shape does not significantly differ between the two doctors. Both doctors emphasize designing the chin shape according to facial proportions or addressing the patient’s specific chin concerns. They also take into account any references provided by the patients.

A: The facial structure of each individual varies, and different types of silicone are designed to address specific chin concerns. Therefore, it’s advisable to consult with a doctor beforehand to ensure clarity and certainty.

A: Typically, after chin surgery at Emma Clinic, patients can travel back home, resume their daily activities, or return to work as usual. However, during the initial 1-2 days, they may experience difficulty speaking or significant pain and swelling, which could affect their daily life. Medication for pain relief and cold compresses can be used to alleviate these symptoms.

A: The chin silicone will typically settle within 1 to 3 months. Swelling after chin augmentation usually begins to subside within 2 weeks, and by 1 month, the chin contour becomes more apparent. After 3 months, the new chin shape becomes more definitive. However, the exact timeline may vary depending on each individual’s body condition.

A: The Emma Clinic recommends removing the chin block tape after 3-5 days following the procedure. However, there is no issue if you prefer to remove it earlier. The chin block tape serves to compress the chin area, reduce swelling and bruising post-surgery, and prevent accidental impact on the chin area from yourself or others.

A: The technique to expedite the healing of post-operative chin augmentation wounds involves consistent medication intake provided by the clinic. Increasing coconut water consumption throughout the day and switching to high-protein meals can aid wound healing. The clinic offers a supplement called Reparax, which accelerates recovery from swelling and promotes wound healing at twice the normal rate. However, it is essential to prevent wound infection by avoiding spicy foods, strongly flavored foods, alcoholic beverages, and rinsing the mouth immediately after meals.

At Emma Clinic, chin augmentation can be completed in a single session due to our use of advanced wound closure techniques such as dissolvable sutures. The incisions heal naturally without the need for further appointments. Additionally, we offer Emma Care services for post-operative care, where patients can send images or messages to the clinic for consultation at no extra cost. Our clinic has accommodated patients who travel from distant provinces or even from abroad for chin augmentation. They have been able to return home immediately after the procedure without encountering any issues.