Protruding chin (คางยื่น, which is the term in Thai) is an abnormal structure of the chin that makes the face look longer. The lower jaw looks extended from the upper jawline and makes the face look unusual. Those who have this chin find it hard to smile or eat properly, as the chin obstructs natural movement.
What Are Its Causes?
It can be used for various reasons,
- The most common cause of this type of chin is having genetic issues. If the parent has this type of jawline, it’s entirely possible that their child will inherit that.
- Development issues can happen, as evidenced by the child’s having this type of chin or excessive growth of the lower jaw at birth.
- Certain medical conditions can also hamper your hormonal balance and it ended up growing an abnormal chin like this.
- Severe injury can also badly affect your chin, as if any kid has fallen and hurt their chin, resulting in dislocation of the jawline.
How Can It Be Treated?
This is not the easy way to get treated, to get the perfect jawline surgery is necessary. If a person has a long chin, then through the Genio Osteotomy process, the doctor will cut the chin through surgery to make it even with the upper jawline. Similarly, suppose the lower chin protrudes too far. In that case, the treatment is a bit time-consuming as the lower portion near the ear will be removed and positioned correctly so that the two jawlines will look equal and beautify the face.
What Measures Need To Be Taken After Surgery?
The surgery nearly takes two to four hours with the help of general anaesthesia. The patients need to take painkillers for a few days as pain will happen. The doctor advised the patient to stay in the hospital for three days to see whether he could breathe, chew or talk properly. Medications must be followed strictly, as it took nearly four weeks to recover. The patients must follow up every week and avoid allergic food as it can cause disruption to the affected areas.
Conclusion
The protruding chin is the most common thing. Still, it must be treated by an experienced orthodontist who will help understand the causes and what remedial measures are needed to reduce it. An experienced cosmetic or oral surgeon can also help resolve the issues. So, it’s important to choose the best one who can successfully place your jawline in the proper place and improve the patient’s overall oral health and quality of life.
