Chin implants are made from a variety of materials including silicone, other man-made materials (such as polythene) or tissue from your own body. The steps generally include:
• The medical practitioner makes an incision either on the underside of the chin or inside the mouth at the lower lip.
• If you are having surgery using your own tissue, this may be achieved by having the bone of your chin cut and moved forward, then secured with metal plates and screws.
• If your surgery involves a synthetic implant, the implant is put into position and the incision is closed.
The chin and jaw represent most of the area of the lower face and contribute strongly to a more masculine appearance. In men, both these structures are generally larger in size, with typical characteristics including:
* a taller, angular, and squarer chin
* a larger and wider jaw
* a thicker lower jawbone (mandible)
