Read the following publication: Binder, W.J., Azizzadeh, B. (2008). Malar and submalar augmentation. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am, 16(1), 11-32.
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Microgenia, micrognathia, retrogenia, retrognathia — what is the difference?
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How do you determine if a patient needs a mentoplasty vs. sliding genioplasty?
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Analysis of chin in relation to other facial structures. What are some ideal relationships?
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Pre-operative evaluation of a patient for chin surgery. When do you order radiographic studies?
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What is biocompatibility and why is it important when choosing an implant?
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Click here to complete the table on different alloplastic implants used in facial plastic surgery.
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Discuss the complications of mentoplasty vs. genioplasty.
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What is a witch’s chin and how do you correct it?
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Your fellow resident needs your advice. He has a patient scheduled for a mentoplasty. He wants to know what alloplastic materials are available. How do you determine which size and shape to use? What approach should he use?
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Your partner has referred a patient for a genioplasty. He doesn’t feel comfortable performing this procedure. Can you describe the surgical technique to him?
Reference(s):
Chan, D., & Ducic, Y. (2016). A Simplified, Reliable Approach for Advancement Genioplasty. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, 18(2), 114–118.
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What are some chin deformities and how would you correct them?
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Describe the surgical technique for placement of a silicone chin implant. How do you order them? Where do you properly place them?
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How can you get “high cheek bones”? Discuss the indications for malar augmentation. What do you use and how do you do it?
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Describe complications reported with alloplastic malar augmentation.