mentoplasty
Pronunciation: MEN-toh-plas-tee
Surgical procedure to alter the shape or size of the chin through implants or bone modification.
Full Definition
Mentoplasty is a surgical procedure that modifies the chin's appearance through either augmentation with implants or reduction through bone reshaping. The procedure can address chin deficiency (microgenia) or excessive chin projection (macrogenia) and is often performed in conjunction with rhinoplasty to achieve facial harmony. Documentation must specify whether the procedure involves implant placement, bone advancement, or bone reduction, as these techniques have different recovery periods and potential complications.
Usage
Usage note: Often confused with genioplasty - mentoplasty typically refers to implant procedures, while genioplasty involves bone surgery.
In Context
- "Augmentation mentoplasty was performed using a silicone chin implant." — Surgical procedure note
- "The patient opted for sliding genioplasty rather than implant mentoplasty." — Treatment planning discussion