Jaw and chin treatments: aesthetic medicine and cosmetic surgery
Aesthetic medicine and cosmetic surgery treatments for the jaw and chin, and the aesthetic concerns that appear in that area, with and without surgery.
5 articles
- Procedure Botulinum toxin Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a medicine that temporarily relaxes muscles. How it works, history, aesthetic and functional uses, contraindications and side effects.
- Procedure Facelift A facelift (rhytidectomy) is surgery that repositions sagging tissues of the face and neck. History, techniques (SMAS, deep plane, cervicofacial), risks and recovery.
- Procedure Hyaluronic acid fillers Injectable hyaluronic acid is the most widely used facial filler. What it is, history, product types, treatment areas, complications and why it is reversible.
- Procedure Orthognathic surgery Orthognathic surgery corrects the position of the upper and lower jaw. History, indications (prognathism, retrognathia, open bite), techniques, 3D planning, risks and recovery.
- Aesthetic concern Mandibular prognathism Mandibular prognathism is a lower jaw that sits forward of the upper jaw (class III). Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment with orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.
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