It is a surgical procedure that aims to alter the shape or position of the chin in relation to the rest of the face, it can be achieved through the use of implants or by modifying the bone itself, resulting in increased facial symmetry and harmony.
Mentoplasty is a very common surgery performed in conjunction with rhinoplasty, as it modifies the facial profile, enhancing beauty and achieving more harmonious faces. There are several options to perform it, which can be approached from the submental or submandibular area, or through the mouth. Silastic prostheses or PEEK prostheses, which are made with 3D printers, can be used to adapt to the patient’s contour and anatomy, reducing bone resorption and increasing symmetry. Another technique involves making cuts in the bone, or chin osteotomies, advancing and moving the cut fragment in different axes, and reconstructing it with titanium plates and screws.