Newport Oral Surgery
GENIOPLASTY
WHAT IS GENIOPLASTY?
The chin is a surprisingly important feature, having a profound aesthetic impact on the face. For example, a weak chin may disrupt facial proportions, creating the illusion of a large nose or full neck, while a chin of proper proportions enhances and complements other facial features. Genioplasty, also known as “chin augmentation surgery” or a “chin lift”, reshapes the chin for improved facial harmony. There are two types of genioplasty: sliding genioplasty (contouring the natural chin bone) and augmentation genioplasty (silicone or ePTFE chin implant).
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WHO IS A LIKELY CANDIDATE?
Genioplasty benefits patients whose chin size is disproportionate to their other facial features. It can reduce the appearance of a double chin and strengthen the profile to significantly enhance your appearance. It is often paired with other facial contouring procedures such as neck lifts, face lifts and rhinoplasty.
During the procedure, you will be sedated under general anesthesia. A small incision will be made on the inside of your lip in front of the gum to prevent visible scars. During sliding genioplasty, we cut the chin bone, a procedure called an osteotomy. The chin is then repositioned to optimize chin strength and overall appearance. During augmentation genioplasty, a synthetic implant is positioned in front of the chin bone. Small titanium plates and screws are typically used in both procedures to secure implant and bone materials. You will receive dissolvable sutures to close the intraoral incision. The procedure takes approximately 1 hour.
RECOVERY
After the procedure, a bandage will be placed on your chin to ease inflammation. The bandage will be removed in our office 1-2 days later. Postoperative swelling and bruising is common, but discomfort is mild and can be controlled with the use of medication. Your stitches will dissolve in 7-10 days. Recovery time is about 2 weeks.
RISKS
- Lip numbness is a potential side effect that should go away in the next couple of weeks as you recover.
- Infection is also a possibility. In the case of an infection, we may decide to remove the titanium plate and screws from the surgery site, but they are generally permanent fixtures.
- Mild bleeding from the incision site is normal and should go away after the first 24 hours.
If you are interested in a balanced aesthetic that starts with your chin, give us a call to find out more about chin surgery!
Newport Oral Surgery
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Dr Michaelis is the best doctor I could ever ask for. He painlessly removed my wisdom teeth and believe me I was scared. I would highly recommend him.
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Reviews because I believe in privacy but Dr. Michaelis deserves a lot of credit on this because I was very hesitant to seeing a oral surgeon , but I know i needed to. He put me at ease and described in great detail on what he will be doing and why it was important. Based on his demeanor and confidence and my research on him it was a no brainer as he is one of the best if not the best oral surgeon in California. I am beyond happy with my results
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My 10 year old daughter had to have four teeth extracted. Dr Kriwanek made her ( and I) so comfortable about the procedure. He and his staff were amazing. Not an ounce of pain and healed up perfectly. Highly recommend Dr. Kriwanek!
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I highly recommend Dr. Thomas Michaelis for dental implants. I have had four implants, the first more than eight years ago, and all implants are still perfect. Also, Dr. Michalis is pleasant and caring.
- Thomas G
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Dr. Kriwanek is an outstanding doctor! He is knowledgeable, professional and did an amazing job with my bone graft and implants. I was comfortable during both procedures and felt minimal discomfort during my recovery period. The entire staff was compassionate, caring and answered all my questions. They did such a great job that I felt compelled to write this review. Thank you so much for making this a positive experience.
- Brenda R
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I was referred to Dr. Kriwanek to have a wisdom tooth extracted. He answered all my questions and put me at ease. He is highly skilled and kind. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and professional oral surgeon and a friendly staff, you have come to the right place.
- Soosan A
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I Highly recommend Dr.Ryan ,Kriwanek at Newport Oral Surgery. I had extensive dental procedures with minimal pain and optimal results.
- Julie A
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Dear Dr K’s Mom, You did an incredible job raising your son Ryan. Not only is he a bright, skilled professional who has yet to inflict any pain on me, but he has the BEST BEDSIDE MANNER ever! I figured I’d thank you for whatever it is that you did to bring this out in him. The guy’s a superstar - so thanks for being the kind of mom we all appreciate. Mimi Burns
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I am so happy I went to Dr. Lorenzi to get my molar extracted. The whole process was easy and they made sure I was comfortable.
- Jill M
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He did a great job! He was very professional as well as knowledgeable. He and his staff had incredible follow up with calls post op checking in on recovery. The experience overall could not have gone better.
- Danny P
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Doctor is a very nice guy. Helped make a not so fun surgery a positive experience.
- Matt L
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Quick and painless process, even for wisdom teeth. Dr Kriwanek was excellent!
- Brett E
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This process was made very easy by the doctor and the staff through follow up calls every few days, a clear, concise, yet detailed information sheet, and first rate expertise.
- James H
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Staff was very helpful and friendly, very informative of the process.
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great experience, the office staff were great and Dr. Ryan K was the best.
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