Department of Surgery
Strong Health's Specialists in Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Chin Surgery: What to Expect
Chin surgery normally lasts from one to several hours and is often an outpatient procedure. More complicated cases can take longer and/or require a short hospital stay. Depending on the surgical plan, you’ll be given local or general anesthesia.
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Local anesthesia means you’ll be sedated and the area
around the surgery will be numbed. You’re awake
during the surgery, but relaxed and feeling no pain.
- General anesthesia means you’ll be asleep during the operation.
Types of Chin Surgery
The most common chin surgeries include:
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