Effect of mandibular angle osteotomy on improving double chin
With the continuous development of modern aesthetic standards, the harmony of facial contours has attracted more and more attention. Double chin, as one of the common facial problems, not only affects the overall beauty of the face, but may also lead to a decrease in self-confidence. In recent years, mandibular angle osteotomy, as a surgical method to improve facial contours, has been widely used in the field of plastic surgery. This article will focus on the effect of mandibular angle osteotomy in improving double chins and related precautions.
1. Introduction to Mandibular Angle Osteotomy
Jaw Angle Reduction Surgery, as the name suggests, is a surgical procedure to remove or adjust the bones in the jaw angle area to improve the facial contour. This surgery is usually suitable for patients with a wide face, a prominent jaw angle or severe double chin . The surgery reshapes the jaw line through fine cutting in the jaw angle area, making the face more three-dimensional and soft, and helping to reduce the appearance of a double chin.
2. Causes of double chin
The formation of a double chin is usually closely related to genetic factors, weight fluctuations, aging and other factors . Specifically, the formation of a double chin is mainly caused by the following reasons:
Fat accumulation : As we age, skin elasticity decreases and facial fat gradually accumulates in the jaw area, forming a double chin.
Muscle relaxation : As facial skin and muscles age, the jaw muscles of some people become loose, leading to the appearance of a double chin.
Genetic factors : Some people are born with a wider facial structure, which makes them more likely to have a double chin.
Weight fluctuations : Rapid weight gain or loss can easily cause facial skin to lose elasticity, thus exacerbating the formation of a double chin.
3. How does mandibular angle osteotomy improve double chin?
Mandibular angle osteotomy can effectively improve facial contours and remove double chins by adjusting the mandibular angle. The surgery mainly reduces the width of the mandibular angle and changes the angle of the mandible by accurately removing the bone at the mandibular angle, thereby lifting the chin line and making the chin more three-dimensional. This surgery can achieve the following effects:
Removal of excess fat accumulation : Mandibular angle osteotomy can redistribute fat and reduce the presence of a double chin by changing the structure of the mandible.
Improve facial contour : Through delicate surgical incision, the smoothness of the chin line can be improved, and the aesthetic effect of the entire face can be enhanced, especially at the side face angle. After the operation, the chin area is more prominent and the double chin phenomenon is reduced .
Skin tightening : During the postoperative recovery period, due to the reshaping of the bones and the adaptation of the skin, some of the loose skin will naturally tighten, thereby further reducing the symptoms of a double chin.
Enhanced facial three-dimensional effect : Osteotomy surgery makes the chin contour clearer, the overall three-dimensional effect of the face is enhanced, and the problem of double chin is effectively improved.
4. Suitable population for mandibular angle osteotomy
Although mandibular angle osteotomy can improve the appearance of a double chin, it is not suitable for everyone. People who are suitable for this surgery usually have the following conditions :
The mandibular angle is more prominent , and the double chin caused by the bone structure is more obvious.
Fat accumulation is more significant , and surgery can effectively improve fat distribution problems.
The skin has good elasticity and the skin's adaptability can be maintained during the postoperative recovery period.
There are some facial bone problems that need to be corrected through osteotomy surgery.
However, for patients whose double chin is mainly caused by non-skeletal reasons such as loose skin and weight problems, mandibular angle osteotomy may not be suitable . These people are more suitable for other methods such as liposuction and facelift .
5. Surgical Procedure and Recovery
The surgical procedure of mandibular angle osteotomy is generally divided into the following steps:
Preoperative evaluation : Before surgery, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patient's mandibular structure through imaging examinations (such as CT scans) and design a surgical plan based on the patient's facial features.
Local or general anesthesia : Depending on the patient's specific condition, the surgery may be performed with local or general anesthesia to ensure comfort during the procedure.
Surgical incision and bone cutting : The surgical incision is usually made inside the mouth, through a small incision to avoid leaving external scars. The doctor will carefully remove part of the bone at the mandibular angle and adjust the angle and shape according to the design plan.
Sutures and postoperative care : After the operation is completed, the doctor will carefully suture the incision and perform relevant postoperative care to reduce postoperative infection and swelling.
The recovery period usually takes several weeks, during which you need to pay attention to the following points:
Avoid strenuous exercise to avoid affecting your recovery.
Keep your mouth clean to avoid infection at the surgical site.
Follow your doctor's advice on medication and diet to help your wound heal.
Within a few months after the operation, the patient's facial contour will gradually stabilize and the double chin problem will be significantly improved.
6. Postoperative Effects and Risks
Mandibular angle osteotomy usually has a significant effect on improving double chins. The patient's facial contour will become more three-dimensional and the double chin will be effectively improved. The results after surgery vary depending on individual differences . Some patients may experience swelling or bruising during the recovery period, but these phenomena will generally disappear over time.
Although mandibular angle osteotomy is an effective procedure for improving a double chin, like all surgeries, it carries risks, including:
Postoperative infection : Any surgery carries the risk of infection, and patients need to follow postoperative care recommendations to reduce the chance of infection.
Facial nerve damage : Due to the proximity of the surgery to the facial nerve, in rare cases there is a possibility of nerve damage, resulting in temporary or long-term changes in facial expression.
Discomfort during recovery : During the recovery period after surgery, patients may experience discomfort such as swelling and pain, which usually subsides within a few weeks.
Poor postoperative results : Although the surgical results are very significant for most patients, a small number of patients may not achieve the expected results due to personal constitution and other reasons.
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Mandibular angle osteotomy is a common facial contour improvement surgery that can effectively improve the double chin problem. However, before choosing the surgery, patients should fully understand the relevant information such as the surgical population, risks, and postoperative care, and choose a fully qualified plastic surgeon to perform the surgery. We hope that every patient can achieve a more harmonious and beautiful facial contour through scientific and professional surgical methods.