Chin Surgery St. Louis

Chin surgery performed by Dr. Michele Koo, MD, FACS, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a Member of the Aesthetic Society, can effectively augment or reduce the size of the chin. If you feel that your chin is too weak and small for your face, Dr Koo can use a chin implant to enhance your chin and strengthen your jawline. This will balance your entire face, placing your nose, neck and chin in harmony. Chin enhancement surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia and will take Dr. Koo only 30-40 minutes to perform on an outpatient basis.

You may have a chin strap on for four days and may return to work after seven days. Your neck will appear more sculpted and your chin more balanced. Dr. Koo will either make an incision inside your mouth or under your chin, depending on each patient's individual facial structure.

About The Chin Surgery Procedure

Chin Surgery St. Louis Chin surgery, also known as mentoplasty, is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin either by enhancement with an implant or reduction surgery on the bone. Many times, Dr. Koo may recommend chin surgery to a patient having nose surgery in order to achieve facial proportion, as the size of the chin may magnify or minimize the perceived size of the nose. Chin surgery helps provide a harmonious balance to your facial features so that you feel better about the way you look. Dr. Koo will recommend the best procedures for your individual features during your one-on-one consultation.

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