Is chin augmentation always done under general anesthesia? i'm afraid of having general anesthesia. is chin augmentation always done with a general, or can it be done with sedation and a local?

A : A chin augmentation with an implant can be done under local only in a patient who is comfortable with that technique, but IV sedation or twilight anesthesia is typically used. If more extensive work is to be performed on the bone, a deeper anesthesia with protection of the airway would be recommended. A filler may be an option that avoids the need for any anesthesia. Don j peterson md cosmeticsurgicalarts.Com.

Chin : Chin augmentation with a chin implant can be done with local and/or local with sedation. When done alone it's quite rare to need general anesthesia. Augmentation using a sliding genioplasty technique involves making bone cuts in the chin bone. This is rarely done with just loca anesthesia.

Sedation and locsl: This operation can be done with sedation and local anesthetics.

Chin Aug Anesthesia: Chin augmentation is an outpatient procedure typically done in the plastic surgeon’s office or in a surgery center. It is usually done under local anesthesia with oral sedation or intravenous sedation, but can be done under general anesthesia if requested. https://pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com/procedures/face/chin-augmentation/.