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Chin implants, otherwise known as chin augmentation or Mentoplasty, is one of the facial implants procedure wherein an implant is inserted to enhance the chin area. A receding chin will make one’s nose appear bigger while a prominently protruding chin will make the nose appear smaller. As our chin affects our facial contour and image, it also affects how other people see us as a person. Say for example a man with a receding chin might be regarded as a weak person while a man with a firm chin is regarded as a person with much strength and dominance.
This kind of society branding also affects us everyday, especially when it comes to making a choice between two people. Just imagine being passed on for a promotion simply because you don’t look the part. That alone will hurt your ego as well scar you for life. Prejudices and first impressions will never be avoided. We tend to look for answers that will help us remedy what we are naturally born with. It’s a good thing that various plastic surgeries are now available worldwide. If we can’t win others by natural wit and talent, we might win them by enhanced beauty and image through the use of chin implants.
Before going under the knife, you should consult your plastic surgeon and ask him all the things that concern you about chin implants, including the pre-operative and post-operative care, the risks involved, the total cost of the procedure, and a lot more. It is also important for you to tell your doctor about any medical problems you have, especially if you have any allergies regarding certain medicines or anesthesia. By having a thorough discussion, your doctor will be able to determine the best approach for your chin implant procedure.
One of the most important factors to consider when it comes to any plastic surgery procedure is the total cost. There are a lot of elements included in the total cost. Way back in 2002, the average plastic surgeon’s fee for a chin implant procedure was between $1,600 and $1,850. Such fee does not include other cost elements involved with the procedure like the cost of the chin implant, various fees for laboratory tests, operating room costs, anesthesiologist’s fee and anesthesia fee. Other cost elements to consider after the operation includes prescription medication like antibiotics and pain medicines.
At present, based on survey results done by American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the average cost of a chin augmentation is between $1,700 and $2,000. However, this does not include the cost of the implant, the anesthesia, the operating room, and all other expenses aforementioned. The total cost of a chin implant procedure, including all other costs, is between $3,000 and $6,000. |