The chin, although an often overlooked aspect in discussions of facial aesthetics, remains a pivotal feature that significantly influences overall facial attractiveness and maintains facial balance. Facial chin augmentation or genioplasty is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure that enhances facial aesthetics by refining the chin’s appearance and addressing horizontal chin deficiency, soft tissue loss, and pre-jowl volume loss. Alloplastic chin implants are commonly used for augmentation following a comprehensive patient assessment to determine the appropriate implant type and size. Chin augmentation significantly contributes to facial balance and attractiveness, underscoring the necessity for a thorough evaluation and precise surgical technique facilitated by an interprofessional healthcare team.Surgeons must be skilled in evaluating facial anatomy comprehensively and executing precise surgical techniques to ensure optimal results. This includes conducting a comprehensive facial examination and understanding the relevant facial anatomy when assessing chin augmentation outcomes. The procedure can be performed using either an intraoral or submental approach, with the latter often preferred for better exposure and reduced contamination risks. Although several techniques are available for chin augmentation, including osseous genioplasty, this activity focuses on utilizing alloplastic chin implants. This activity provides clinicians with the essential skills and tools required for the patient assessment process, critical facial analysis, and the techniques involved in alloplastic chin augmentation. This activity also underscores the critical roles of the interprofessional healthcare team for close postoperative monitoring to prevent complications for patients undergoing this procedure, integrating relevant surgical steps for a comprehensive review.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/21535
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery