What Exactly Is A Jaw Implant? How Does Jaw Implant Surgery Work?

 Orthognathic surgery, often known as jawline surgery, can remodel the jaw and chin. It can be used to either make the jaw stronger and more defined or to make the chin appear smaller by shrinking the size of the bone. When the teeth and jaw are not functioning properly, surgery may be done to straighten them. 

You might be a good candidate for jawline surgery if you don't like the way your jaw looks and experience TMJD-related pain. You can also go for it if you are dissatisfied with the way Botox makes your jawline seem. You should put off thinking about facial implants until you are fully grown because the jaw can change as you grow. 

What Are Jaw Implants? 

Some jaw implants are surgical techniques in which an implant is positioned along the jawline to give the chin and jaw a more prominent appearance. Both men and women who believe their chin seems receding or smaller than the rest of their face or that their jaw is not defined may benefit from this procedure. Jaw implants can assist in maintaining the proportion of all facial features when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. The chin and nose are regarded as complementary in terms of facial proportions. Implants are frequently performed in conjunction with rhinoplasty.  

How Do Jaw Implants Work? 

Typically, silicone or polyethylene is used to create jaw or chin implants. The implants are made to perfectly fit each patient's unique facial structure. To give the face a sharper angle and more distinct jawline, the jaw or cheekbone implants lengthen the appearance of the jaw, usually by the chin. 

Procedure For Jaw Implants 

A jaw implant is normally placed as an outpatient operation that takes up to an hour. Depending on how much natural bone you already have, there are many facial implants surgery varieties. The following is a typical process: 

• Once you show up for your appointment and complete the necessary paperwork, you will be directed to the room where the treatment will be carried out. 
• A nurse or a doctor will administer your general anesthetic. 
•  An incision will typically be made inside the mouth to minimize scarring. 
• The implant will be inserted into the pocket formed by the jawbone incision. 
• The incision will be closed with stitches or sutures following the placement of the jaw implant, and the jaw and chin area may be wrapped. 
• The actual jaw implant operation lasts around an hour. 
• Since driving can be hazardous after receiving anesthesia, make arrangements for someone else to fetch you up. 

How Does Jawline Surgery Work? 

In order to lower the size of the jaw, jawline surgery involves shaving bone. Jawline surgery can occasionally be a part of facial augmentation or facial feminization. An operation to reduce the jaw concentrates on the area behind the ears. Any protrusions can be smoothed out, and the face will appear thinner overall. Dr. Mohan Thomas Aesthetics also offers Chin implant, a different kind of procedure, which is an additional choice for some candidates who have undergone jaw surgery. In order to give your jaw a stronger, more defined appearance, this surgery involves putting an implant around your natural chin.