Facial Chin Augmentation

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (11 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

7 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

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.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Implement appropriate preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care protocols for facial chin augmentation.

  • Assess patients comprehensively to determine the optimal approach and implant type for chin augmentation.

  • Select the most suitable chin augmentation technique and implant size based on patient-specific factors to achieve desired outcomes.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care throughout the chin augmentation process.

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Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Physicians and Physician Associates: StatPearls, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians and PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

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Reviews

Howard S. on 9/5/2021

gila h. on 11/8/2022

David g. on 1/19/2023

Emily B. on 2/27/2023

Scott B. on 5/28/2023

laxman s. on 10/18/2023

Julie P. on 12/16/2023

Calvin K. on 1/18/2024

Elizabeth C. on 1/29/2024

Lisa I. on 3/15/2024

Excellent topic!

Antonio R. on 4/9/2024

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