What Is Chin Ptosis? in Frankfurt, Germany

Chin ptosis, unflatteringly also known as “witches chin”relates only to the overlying soft tissue of the chin. Patients show a soft tissue fullness overlying the bony chin that exceeds vertical and is usually accentuated by the skin crease underneath the chin. The vertical excess of the soft tissue of the chin, appears to be sagging or being ptotic. Existing chin ptosis is often exaggerated when smiling. The chin ptosis and its related vertical excess can not only alter facial proportions of the lower third of the face, the anterior part of a well defined jawline is offset.

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Chin Ptosis Surgery

Chin ptosis surgery, or the correction of the “ witches chin ” is a relatively straight forward procedure which can be performed under local anesthesia in most patients. The incision is placed inconspicuous underneath the chin. The usually surgery associated restrictions, swelling, bruising and pain, are kept to a minimum.

However, there are several important considerations related to outcome and scar placement. The amount of soft tissue excess, the position of the skin crease and the related bony width, the underlying bony shape of the chin, and potential previous filler injections or fat grafting procedures.These vary usually from patient to patient and should be discussed during the initial consultation.

Patients who are requiring any additional bone work on their chin, alternating their shape or projection will require some form of general anesthesia. Chin surgery, either augmentation or reduction, or just a simple chin contouring procedure are usually performed as a one day, out patient, procedure.

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Chin Ptosis Consultation

Understanding a patients concerns and a thorough pre-operative assessment by Dr Knoll, allows patients to learn about their options. Provided information about previous filler injections and / or fat grafting procedures is of great help. In some instances X-rays and/or a facial CT-scan (bone windows) are requested to assist in preoperative planning.

The craniofacial experience of Dr Bianca Knoll from performing surgeries for craniofacial congenital deformities and complex traumatic facial injuries, benefits her patients seeking chin ptosis surgery or chin surgery in general.

Chin Ptosis Surgery Cost

Costs are based on the individually planned procedure. The costs of a chin ptosis surgery under local anesthesia will differ, compared to more complex surgeries of the chin when additional fees for the clinic or hospital and anesthesia apply.

Dr Bianca Knoll’s office in Frankfurt, will provide you with a detailed cost proposal for your chin ptosis surgery after your consultation. If you wish to have additional information or would like to schedule a consultation please contact Dr Bianca Knoll. We will be happy to assist you.

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