A small pointed chin is a facial feature that reads as aesthetically harmonious. The aesthetics of the chin is achieved by reducing them in width and height, which gives the lower facial area a more triangular shape that coincides with the reduction of the jaw.
HOW IS A MANDIBLE?
The bones of the female jaws are usually much thinner than those of the male ones, especially in the area of ​​the posterior lobes, below the ears. Viewed from the front the female faces look narrower than the male ones at the bottom. In general the female jaws have the shape of a triangle whose lower tip is the chin, while those of the men are more square. For this reason, whenever a reduction of the chin is made to feminize it, in general it is also necessary to sharpen * taper * the mandible so that it acquires a triangular form that harmonizes with the new size of the chin. In the profile view there are some characteristics that are not strictly of one sex or the other, but which can nevertheless make a jaw more masculine or more feminine: when the posterior angle is high, close to the ear , And the edge of the jaw forms an ascending diagonal from the chin to that angle, the whole is more feminine than when the angle is located at low height and draws a square jaw. As for the angle itself, it is more feminine when rounded than when it forms a very defined edge. On the other hand, the muscles of the mandibular zone have their own differences between the sexes: the masseter muscles, which are located on both sides of the face and are associated with mastication, are usually much more developed in men than in women, Which adds even more volume to the already prominent male bone structure. It is usually M-shaped in men because of the typical "entrances," while in women it is usually a continuous bow and closer to the eyebrows .
Anesthesia:
general
RECOVERY
When you leave the operating room you will have an elastic chinstrap or a compression bandage covering the underside of your face. It will probably be taken away one day later. If you want to make up you can do it the day after the surgery. This is probably the most painful of facial surgeries. Your chewing capacity will be seriously weakened for several days. During the first one or two days you must follow a liquid diet and then you will go on a soft diet. It is very important that you take care of the hygiene of the wounds in your lower gums until they close: to avoid the proliferation of bacteria inside the mouth, do not ingest dairy products. Do not eat raw vegetables or meat that is not very well cooked. Rinse your mouth with antiseptic liquid will help. If you do not mind being seen with a swollen face, you can return to your social activities one week after surgery. But you must wait until the second or third week before doing any heavy lifting or physical exercise. Sleeping with the head elevated during the first few days may favor the recovery process. Applying ice will also help you a lot. During the recovery period some people may experience depressions. This is normal after all surgery, however small. You might even think that you made a big mistake when you operated. Do not worry. Most people who are happy today and very satisfied with their results went through that depression.
HOW DO SCARS HIDE?
The incisions are usually made inside the mouth, through the lower gums, along the jaw. The scars are, therefore, invisible.
WHAT RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS CAN I HAVE?
In the hands of a qualified surgeon, it is unlikely that a feminization of jaw present complications. However, any surgical procedure, however minimal, presents risks, and we must think of them as a possibility.
Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
Asymmetries. Although the surgeon very carefully marks the areas to be operated, asymmetries can occur. Infections, although they are very rare if you take the indicated antibiotics.
Infections, although they are very rare if you take the indicated antibiotics.
Damaged nerves.