There is a lump of flesh under the retracted chin

Everyone has a love for beauty. So in life many people care about their appearance. But no one is perfect. The face shape will have more or less imperfections, but these shortcomings can be modified by improving the chin. The most common problem with the chin is a lump of flesh receding under the chin. People may think that this is caused by obesity, but thin people can also find these conditions. So what should I do if there is a lump of flesh under my chin?

1. Autologous bone chin augmentation:

Autologous bone chin shaping utilizes the rich blood supply and strong healing ability of the jawbone to achieve the purpose of correcting the chin shape through clever osteotomy and splicing. The essence of chin retraction is the abnormal local shape of the mandible, and there is no lack of any tissue. The chin area does not need any foreign material to be added, and the normal shape can be restored by simply rebuilding the local bone structure. After bone healing, the strength of the jaw is no different from that of normal bones, and there is no risk of displacement or resorption. After the bone remodeling is completed, it is difficult to identify traces of the surgery on X-rays.

2. Implantation of artificial prosthesis:

This surgery involves placing a prefabricated prosthesis made of artificial material in the front of the mandible to support the shape of the chin. The prosthesis can be free in the soft tissue or fixed to the jaw surface with titanium nails.

shortcoming:

The shape of the prosthesis is prefabricated, the models are limited, and there is little room for adjusting the shape. Normal muscle attachment cannot form on the surface of the prosthesis. When the prosthesis is too large, the appearance and facial expressions and movements will be extremely unnatural. Once the chin is subjected to external force, the prosthesis is prone to displacement, and once displaced, it has to be removed surgically.

There are many long-term complications of prosthetic surgery, such as chronic infection, soft tissue contracture, bone resorption under the prosthesis, and prosthesis displacement.

Treatment process:

The surgery can be performed under local anesthesia, the operation time is less than 1 hour, and the swelling will subside in about a week after the operation.

3. Injectable fillers:

The injection material is mainly hyaluronic acid, and autologous fat can also be selected. This treatment is suitable for filling mild mandibular retrusion or improving the mandibular curve.

shortcoming:

The filling material will be absorbed slowly and the shape will be unstable. Artificial materials need to be replenished continuously and regularly, and autologous fat requires multiple injections to maintain stability. The filling material is soft, and excessive filling will produce an unnatural feel and appearance.