Chin Correction in Berlin
The chin, together with the jawline, forms the lower part of our face and creates a certain frame. A face appears particularly harmonious and aesthetically pleasing when the chin is proportional to the rest of the facial features.
A receding, protruding, or double chin can significantly impair the aesthetics of the face. Especially in profile, the disharmony is evident, which robs many people of their self-confidence.
Chin Correction in Berlin at Dottore Caletti
Whether a receding chin, double chin, protruding chin, or asymmetries – the Dottore Caletti practice in Berlin is experienced in chin corrections and can give your face more harmony with various methods. The face is the core of our appearance. We identify ourselves through our face, define our personality.
If the chin disturbs the overall harmony of the face, affected individuals can often feel restricted in their daily lives. Lack of self-confidence and complexes burden the psyche and can profoundly rob individuals of their joy of life. In some cases, deformities, asymmetries, and an altered jaw structure can even lead to physical limitations.
Especially in such cases, a chin correction is advisable. Our professional team of experienced aesthetic surgeons is always at your side and treats you with the most modern methods.
What is a Chin Correction?
But what exactly is a chin correction? Generally, a chin correction describes either a chin augmentation or a chin reduction. In the course of the treatment, the facial profile is corrected, and a harmonious overall appearance is created, which was previously disturbed by the chin.
One can distinguish between two different methods:
- Mentoplasty – Mentoplasty is the surgical method in which bone is removed or repositioned and implants are inserted.
- Minimally invasive method – A chin correction can also be performed using a minimally invasive approach. This is done through injections with fillers or autologous fat.
Receding or protruding chin, double chin, or asymmetry?
Receding Chin
A receding chin is particularly visible in profile. The lower jaw is significantly shifted backward, so that the head and neck appear to form a flowing transition, and no clear demarcation is recognizable. The facial features can appear slack, powerless, tired, and old. Especially men who want to appear masculine are bothered by a receding chin, as it softens the expression of the face and can make it appear feminine. In many cases, a receding chin reinforces the impression of a too large nose. The facial proportions appear disproportionate and disturb the harmony.
Protruding Chin
The protruding chin is the counterpart to the receding chin. Here, the jawbone is significantly shifted forward, giving the face a hard, masculine impression. People who prefer a feminine face may find a protruding chin particularly bothersome, as it can make their otherwise feminine, delicate facial features appear disproportionate to the chin and harden the overall appearance.
Double Chin
A double chin is characterized by a stocky neck and a particularly round face. Affected individuals usually appear significantly older due to the excess skin.
Asymmetry
Hardly any face is perfectly symmetrical, which is why small asymmetries are absolutely normal. However, the general ideal of beauty is focused on symmetry, so stronger asymmetries can be perceived as significantly disharmonious. If the chin is strongly tilted to the left or right, affected individuals may feel insecure about whether conversational partners are concentrating on what is being said or focusing on this asymmetry.
With otherwise relatively symmetrical facial features, an asymmetrical chin stands out particularly strongly and can attract the attention of others, which can lead to a reduction in self-confidence.
Reasons for a chin correction
If your chin severely restricts you in your daily life, making you feel uncomfortable in your body, bothering you daily, and causing you to suffer from a lack of self-esteem, a chin correction is the right decision. Visit our Berlin practice, and in an initial consultation, we will address all your needs, ideas, and wishes so that you receive the result you long for.
Ultimately, it is important to us to always consider our clients' requirements in our work to improve your quality of life by mutual agreement.
Chin Correction in Berlin – How does the treatment proceed?
Visit our Berlin practice, and we will first conduct a detailed consultation with you. In this, we will ask you about your wishes and needs, show you the various possible treatment methods, and inform you about potential risks.
Precaution
In the weeks before the treatment, we recommend that you refrain from nicotine, as it interferes with the body's wound healing. On the day of the treatment, please come to our practice healthy, fit, and well-rested. Make sure to get enough sleep the night before.
During the treatment
Depending on the extent and type, the treatment can take place under local anesthesia, twilight sleep, or general anesthesia. In the case of a minimally invasive treatment, anesthesia is usually not used; instead, anesthetic creams or local anesthesia are applied. On average, a chin correction takes 1 hour. However, a minimally invasive treatment can certainly be as short as 15-30 minutes. The treatment is performed on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
Minimally invasive
The minimally invasive treatment aims for chin augmentation. For this, fillers are introduced into the skin using injection techniques and modeled there to achieve the desired volume and shape. Depending on the extent of the desired volume, the treatment may extend over several sessions, which take place at intervals of approximately 2 weeks and gradually build up the desired volume.
Receding chin
If a receding chin is treated, this can be done in three ways: through implants, jaw repositioning, or a controlled fracture of the jawbone. Access to the jawbone is gained through the oral cavity, so no externally visible scars are created.
Implants: Autologous bone, cartilage, or silicone can be used as implants. The bone and cartilage are taken from another part of the body – possibly the nose – and attached to the jawbone with screws and sutures. The use of implants is less invasive than a fracture. Often, chin augmentation occurs in conjunction with rhinoplasty. In this case, bone taken from the nose is used as an implant for the chin.
Fracture of the jawbone: In a controlled fracture of the jawbone, the jawbone is horizontally cut and moved forward.
Protruding chin
A protruding chin is reduced during a chin correction. For this, the jawbone is filed down and moved backward. In addition, pieces of bone in the chin can be removed, which reduces the chin volume. This is done through a small incision in the mucous membrane of the lower lip.
The entire chin is moved backward, and the bone is fixed with screws. Afterward, a tape bandage is applied for stabilization. Another way to reduce a protruding chin is liposuction. A double chin can also be treated in the same way.
Aftercare
After the treatment, cooling the affected area helps to reduce possible swelling and pain. In addition, you can elevate your upper body during the first nights after the correction to reduce swelling. Furthermore, you should avoid contact in the first few days and not massage the chin area.
If you have undergone chin surgery, you should consume only soft or liquid food for a few days, maintain careful oral hygiene, and also wear a supportive chin bandage for 1-2 weeks. Continue to refrain from nicotine in the first few weeks.
Possible risks and complications
Like any aesthetic treatment, a chin correction is an intervention in the organism that can entail certain risks and complications. However, a chin correction generally carries a low risk. Our team of experts is skilled in this field and possesses extensive knowledge, so we strive to avoid possible risks with the help of modern working standards.
Normal, common risks:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Redness
In rare cases, an infection may also occur. Dottore Caletti focuses on adhering to hygiene regulations to minimize the risk of infection. If you decide to treat a double chin with a fat-dissolving injection, it must first be ensured whether you have a soy allergy, as most of the preparations used are soy-based. To combat or mitigate the possible consequences, hygiene regulations must be strictly observed during chin correction.
Dottore Caletti – Chin Correction in Berlin for a Harmonious Overall Appearance
If your chin diminishes your self-esteem, a professional chin correction can help you achieve a harmonious overall appearance. At Dottore Caletti, you are in the best hands for a chin correction in Berlin. Our experienced aesthetic surgeons treat you professionally, sustainably, and conscientiously.
If a chin correction is an option for you, you can always arrange a consultation appointment with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
The costs of a chin correction cannot be given as a flat rate. They depend on individual factors such as the technique used or the size of the procedure. In a personal consultation, we will, of course, inform you about the incurred costs and the execution of the procedure before the intervention.
If you desire a smaller chin, you can achieve this in various ways. On the one hand, you can have a chin correction (surgical chin reduction) performed. In such an operation, parts of your chin bone are removed, and your chin is reshaped. On the other hand, you can choose a non-invasive treatment method. In this, fillers – such as autologous fat or hyaluronic acid – are used to subtly reshape the chin.
The durability of chin fillers depends on the type of filler used, the amount of material injected, and other individual factors, such as your own metabolism and the stress on the treated area. Generally, chin fillers last about 10 to 12 months before they are broken down and absorbed by the body.
Do you have questions about chin correction?
Do you have questions about chin correction?
Should you still have any questions, we will be happy to discuss them personally and without obligation in our Berlin practice.