Queen Letizia, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez are some of the famous people who have undergone a mentoplasty. It is a aesthetic operation highly demanded that seeks to sharpen and beautify the face.

“The mentoplasty “It is a surgery that seeks to change the shape and position of the chin using different techniques,” explains Dr. Eduardo Sánchez-Jáuregui, maxillofacial surgeon at Clínica FEMM.

He considers it a very beneficial option for women who want to harmonize both the projection and the shape of this area with the rest of the face.

“It is usually the solution for small chins that have jaws with a normal size and position, the so-called microgenias,” continues the surgeon. Additionally, advancement mentoplasty is a technique that can help improve the upper airway.

QUESTION: How long does it take to notice the effects after the operation?

The results are visible after the first fifteen days, but they can be definitively observed when around six months have passed.

What kind of anesthesia is used? What is the postoperative period like?

Generally speaking, mentoplasty is performed using local anesthesia with sedation.

Regarding the postoperative period, it is not usually painful for the patient because we prescribe analgesics. Immediately after surgery, you will wear dressings on the chin area in order to reduce postoperative edema. Hospitalization is not necessary and we can discharge the patient the same day.

During the first week, rest is recommended, advising a soft diet and avoiding moving the lip area to avoid discomfort. In addition, oral hygiene is very important so that the wounds stay clean. I also advise avoiding tobacco to facilitate wound healing.

In addition, I usually recommend sleeping with the headboard elevated during the first days to promote the resorption of postoperative edema.

Is any type of complementary treatment needed to care for the skin?

We recommend bruise care with sun protection.

What is the average age of people who demand this type of intervention?

The average age is usually between twenty and forty years, although this surgery has no age limits except for growing patients (it is usually up to 19/20 for men and women, around 16/17).

What are the clearest examples of this practice in popular women or celebrities?

This surgery is quite common. Some celebrities who I think have chosen to have mentoplasty are Jennifer Lopez, Paulina Rubio, Mariah Carey or Jennifer Aniston.

What are the risks of this intervention?

There are some possible side effects and risks, such as infections, inflammation, loss of sensation, or asymmetry, but they are unlikely.

If a prosthesis is used, there is a certain probability that the body will reject it, it will move or suffer from a bad position.

But these effects can be avoided by following the surgeon’s postoperative recommendations. Choosing qualified and experienced professionals is also a key decision to minimize risks.

Is this operation usually done alone or is there a kit usual in which several interventions are carried out at the same time?

At FEMM Clinic we have the Face Balance service, the facial harmonization unit that combines the techniques of plastic and maxillofacial surgeons to achieve the best results.

After analyzing the face as a whole, we carry out the necessary interventions to renew the patient’s facial appearance.

For example, a combination that provides great profile results is mentoplasty plus rhinoplasty, which are performed in a single surgery for greater patient comfort. Both regions have a lot of weight in facial aesthetics, making it one of the most common combined surgeries in FEMM.

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