Correcting Chin Re-Revision Surgery Through Proper Positioning

A lower jaw that is somewhat shorter and smaller than the upper jaw is called a receding chin.

Depending on the degree of the receding chin, the boundary between the chin and the neck may become unclear, making the facial line appear unnatural,

and malocclusion and other issues can interfere with sleep, causing discomfort.

In addition, because the lower jaw is set back compared with the upper jaw, it can take on a protruding-mouth appearance, where the mouth looks more forward.

To improve the receding chin described above, chin surgery is performed.

Chin surgery involves inserting an implant suited to each individual, allowing for natural volume and a natural sense of length,

so it can help improve a receding chin.

With a short procedure time and a relatively simple process, chin surgery is popular because it improves a small, short receding chin.

However, many people do not feel satisfied after chin implant surgery at another clinic and consider chin re-revision surgery. They visit our clinic for chin re-revision surgery.

As chin surgery has become much more common recently, many people prefer it to improve the chin tip.

Since it affects aesthetics, if they are not satisfied, they consider chin re-revision surgery.

This type of re-revision surgery requires identifying the cause and finding an appropriate treatment plan accordingly.

The causes of chin re-revision surgery can be divided into issues with the implant pieces, technical issues, and problems with the implant itself.

If the implant pieces are the problem, the implant size may have been incorrect or the shape may have been wrong.

In the case of technical issues, incorrect positioning during implant insertion by the practitioner may be the cause.

If the implant itself is the issue, it may be identified by implant movement or by the implant contour becoming visible.

It is not easy to determine the most suitable size for each patient and create an implant with the right shape.

To insert a 1:1 custom implant, the medical team’s design sense, extensive experience, and expertise are very important.

For chin re-revision surgery, the current implant shape is assessed and the patient’s desired chin shape is comprehensively considered before the procedure is performed.

The positioning of the implant can vary depending on the shape of the chin.

To achieve a line that is appropriate for each patient, the implant position and implant shape must be determined differently,

and for this, the medical team’s experience and expertise are important.

Sometimes, after using a silicone implant, the implant may have moved.

Unlike what was originally intended, the implant may end up in an unexpected location, making the implant contour visible

and causing asymmetry, which can result in an unnatural chin-tip shape.

At a clinic specializing in chin re-revision surgery, to prevent these problems and achieve a highly refined result,

chin re-revision surgery is performed using Gore-Tex implants to create custom implants that satisfy each patient’s chin shape and needs.

Thanks to the ease of carving, which is a characteristic of Gore-Tex implants, custom implant creation is carried out,

and with sufficient consultation time between the medical team and the patient, an appropriate custom implant is completed.

If you are considering chin re-revision surgery, we recommend receiving a more detailed consultation and diagnosis from a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive knowledge of chin surgery and rich expertise.