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Your complete guide and quick links to everything you want to know about Chin Augmentation in Sydney!
Who Seeks Chin Augmentation?
If you have been considering correction of an under-developed chin, you may take comfort that a Chin Augmentation using a surgically inserted chin implant, can dramatically improve both your profile and overall facial appearance.
Chin Augmentation With Chin Implants
A surgically inserted Chin Implant is an ideal solution for those who:
- Prefer a permanent correction of their under-developed chin; or
- Those whose degree of chin under-development cannot be sufficiently corrected with a filler.
Chin Implants can be inserted either through a very small incision placed under the chin, or through an incision placed inside the lower lip to avoid any external scar on the skin.
Chin Implants are made of a pliable synthetic material such as silicone or other alloplastic material that can be moulded around the bone to provide the desired amount of projection and shape for a stable, long-lasting and natural-looking correction. All Chin Implants come in a variety of contours and sizes to suit every patient’s requirement.
Chin Augmentation Surgery is always performed in a Licensed Hospital under General Anaesthesia and takes 1-1½ hours to perform.
However, you do not have to stay in hospital. You can go home shortly after the procedure, but you cannot go home alone. You must be accompanied by a responsible adult who can also be with you during the first 24 hours.
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'Pros & Cons' of Chin Implants
The Pros:
- When performed through the mouth, you’ll avoid any scar on the skin.
- You will not only improve your profile but also your overall facial appearance.
- A permanent correction will avoid the repetitive cost of non-surgical treatments.
- Chin Implants are intended to be long lasting and not require revision or replacement.
- It may be the only option for a very receded chin that cannot be sufficiently corrected non-surgically.
The Cons:
- Chin Augmentation Surgery requires around 2 weeks off work.
- It is a surgical procedure under general anaesthesia and like any form of surgery, there are risks and potential complications.
Potential Risks & Complications of Chin Augmentation Surgery
Surgery and anaesthesia nowadays are considered generally safe, but both do have potential risks and complications which may include:
Specific to Chin Augmentation:
- Pain, bruising and swelling around the operated site(s). These are normal, expected and temporary.
- Ongoing pain.
- Prolonged swelling.
- Post-operative bleeding.
- Hematoma (a collection of blood under the skin) which if large, may require a return to theatre to be evacuated.
- Chin asymmetry.
- Chin Implant displacement.
- Numbness or other changes in skin sensation which are usually temporary, rarely permanent.
- Seroma (excess fluid accumulation under the skin) requiring one or more aspirations with a needle & syringe.
- Slow or poor healing of incisions. More likely in smokers and diabetics.
- Wound infection requiring wound care and antibiotics.
- Wide or thickened scars (hypertrophic or keloid) could occur when the incision has been made in the skin as opposed to intra-orally. Pigmented skin scars are more likely in those with brown or Asian skin.
- Skin breakdown which could require skin grafting.
General Risks:
- Allergic reaction to medications, sutures, dressings, or antiseptic solutions.
- Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) and its potential to cause life-threatening Pulmonary Embolism.
- Adverse Reactions to Anaesthesia or Medication: The safety of anaesthesia nowadays in Australia is well established. Nevertheless, potential risks exist with all anaesthesia and unexpected reactions can occur. These may include nausea, vomiting, and allergic reactions ranging from minor to severe. Respiratory failure, heart failure, heart attack and stroke are rare but documented risks of any general anaesthesia.
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The Cost of Chin Augmentation Sydney
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Chin Augmentation Sydney
The total cost of Chin Augmentation with a Chin Implant is made up of the following individual costs:
- Surgical Fee: From $5,500
- Hospital Fee: Hospitals differ in their hourly rates for Operating Theatres. Our Surgeon will advise you of your approximate hospital costs once it has been determined which hospital you will be attending.
- Anaesthetist Fee: This will basically depend on the duration of the surgery. Anaesthetic Fees are generally around $880/hour.
- Chin Implant Cost: varies according to brand.
Can I Claim a Medicare or Private Health Insurance Rebate?
Surgical procedures for cosmetic reasons are not eligible for a Medicare Rebate.
Accordingly, there is no Medicare Rebate for Chin Implant Surgery, nor can you claim your Hospital Fees through Private Health Insurance.
FAQ
Chin Augmentation is usually requested by those with a significantly under-developed chin that is affecting their facial profile and overall facial appearance.
Chin Augmentation can be achieved in either of two ways:
- Non-surgically by injection of a filler – suitable for minor corrections only.
- Surgically with a Chin Implant.
Chin Implants can be inserted either through an inconspicuous incision under the point of the chin, or through an incision on the inside of the lower lip with no external scar.
Chin Implants are made of synthetic materials such as silicone or other alloplastic material that allow the implant to be moulded around the bone to deliver the desired amount of projection and shape. Chin Implants come in a variety of contours and sizes to suit every patient’s individual requirements.
Chin Augmentation is performed in a Licensed Hospital under General Anaesthesia. However, there is no need to stay in hospital. After a short stay in Recovery, you can return home, but you cannot go home alone. You must be accompanied by a responsible adult who can be with you for the first 24 hours.
The advantages of using Chin Implants to correct an under-developed chin include:
- The correction is permanent.
- If performed through the mouth, there will be no external scar.
- The shape and projection can be customised to the individual’s requirements.
- Chin implants offer far more correction than non-surgical options and may be the only option for severely receded chins.
The approximate cost for a Chin Augmentation in Sydney is $4,400 plus the additional costs of hospital, anaesthetist, and implant. Our surgeon will give you a fully itemised quotation at the end of your initial consultation.
Being a cosmetic procedure, Chin Augmentation is not eligible for a Medicare Rebate, nor can you claim on Private Health Insurance.