The profile of the face è given by elements in harmony between them, we refer above all to the nose, chin and cheekbones.
When one of those elements is too small or too prominent, the structural equilibrium is altered.

Pre-operative evaluation

The pre-operative evaluation is very important because very often patients exclusively applies to the surgeon for the resolution of a nasal deformity, while thanks to the accurate study of the proportions made by the surgeon, a better result can be obtained associating a reduction or an enlargement of the chin, or the enlargement of the projection of the cheekbone.

Operation

In both types of surgery are used inert and bio-compatible prosthesis, introduced through little incisions inside the mouth, in the gingival
fornix or long the ciliar edge of the inferior eyelid.
In case of excessive projection of the chin, this is corrected removing of one layer of bone in the front part of the mandible. The reductional operation is perfomed in general anaesthesia with an hospitalization of about 24/48 hours, while the enlargement of the cheekbones and of the chin can be made in local anaesthesia in day hospital.

Post-operative course

After the operation for some days can be present a light oedema of the dealt zone. It is necessary a good oral hygiene with the use of a mouth washing. Sutures will be removed after about a week.