Genioplasty in Tunisia

Goal

Genioplasty: it is a chin surgery tends To improve and remodel the look of a misshaped chin which makes the face disharmonious and gives an overall unpleasant figure.

this intervention is destined for patients who believe that their chin is not in balance with the rest of their features or is redecing and are looking for solutions to maintain more definition around the jaw line, improve the aesthetics of the face and gain more self-confidence.

Surgery

It takes 1 to 3 hours and requires 3 nights of hospitalization. Genioplasty is done under general anesthesia.

The surgery varies depending on the patient’s needs. If the chin is too short and recuding a silicone implant is placed. If the chin is too prominent we sculpt it to reduce the excess bone.

In case of “double chin “a skin incision is made and the underlying extra fat is excised as well as the extra skin.

Suitable candidates

This surgery is usually destined for patients who are not satisfied with the size and shape of their chin and face because of several incidents such as an injury related to trauma, a congenital malformation, an asymmetrical structure.

This esthetic intervention is only possible for patients who do not suffer from any bone disease and have an excellent physical health.

Post-operative period

A special chin dressing is applied for the first 24 hours and is then replaced by a micro pore bandage. For a few days a liquid or semi-liquid diet is required.

There will be swelling bruising and other feelings of discomfort at the surgical site post operatively which can generally be controlled with medicines and recovery varies from one person to another.

Smokers and alcohol consumers should quit smoking for several weeks before and alcohol consumers ought to reduce considerably their consumption before and after the intervention in order to prevent possible complications and reduce the period of recovery.

The surgeon will eventually explain what has to be done for eligible candidates and will discuss the steps of the surgery and the variables that can affect the its process.

Duration of the stay

The duration of the stay for a genioplasty in Tunisia is usually 4 nights/5 days.

This time will allow your physician to provide you with an optimal follow up.

He will also see you at his office the day preceding your return home.

The recovery period spent in Tunisia is usually quite beneficial and allows most of our patients to resume their professional activities as soon as they arrive home.

Cost

See” personalized estimate” NEWLINE which includes: Clinical fees, surgeon an anesthesiologist rates, hotel stay with room and board and the transfers (airport , clinic, hotel).

The cost varies for each patient and depending on the extent to which the procedure is complex. It will be essentially based on specific fees fo the professional surgeon, the anesthesia and the clinic.