Mentoplasty Augmentation
Objective
In cases of micrognathia (small chin):
• Correction of cosmetic defect with the insertion of a chin prosthesis.
Position
Supine.
Anesthesia
Local.
Procedure
1. A short transverse incision in the submental region or in the labial sulcus.
2. A supraperiosteal pocket is created just large enough to accommodate the prosthesis.
3. Implant may be fixed with a deep mattress suture.
4. Wound is closed.
5. A bulky pressure dressing is applied.
Instruments
• Limited plastic procedure set
• Basin set
• Bipolar electrocoagulating forceps
• Blades (2) No. 15
• Marking pen or methylene blue
• Syringes (2) Luer-Lok control, and needles (2) 25 or 27 gauge
• Local anesthetic with epinephrine implant (e.g. silicone).
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