Chin Surgery
Mentoplasty
What is a Mentoplasty?
It is the surgery that treats changes in the size, shape or position of the chin.
Mentoplasty focuses on patients who present with cases with an underdeveloped chin or a prominent chin. For both issues there are recommended surgical techniques.
- Chin augmentation: Depending on the case, the use of a prosthesis that is inserted through a small incision in the mucosa is recommended.
- Advancement of the chin: The bone is displaced exactly to correct the defect.
- Fatty tissue infiltration: Injection of the patient’s fatty tissue.
What are the benefits of a Mentoplasty?
- Correction of imbalances of the face.
- Harmony in the face.
- Balanced profile.
- Defined and contoured neck and chin line.
Dr. Jaime Alberto Zapata is a member of:
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Colombian Society of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
- Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery
- FILACP Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery
- ISAPS International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Surgical Plan Includes:
- Pre-anesthetic consultation.
- Surgical Complications Policy.
- Surgical procedures.
- Fees Plastic Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Surgical Instrumentalist, Surgical Room and Recovery Room Nurses.
- Clinic and Surgery Room.
- Postoperative Treatment.
Pre-Surgical Considerations:
- Depending on the surgical procedure to be performed, you should consider a stay in
Cali, Colombia. Adequate follow-up and postoperative management should be done,
medical supervision to avoid or treat complications. - Post-surgical stay plans will be priced and must be paid prior to the
performance of the procedure. Depending on the type of surgery, this may be performed taking into
account your physical and emotional state of health, always with the approval of the plastic
surgeon. - Depending on your place of origin and travel time, a process of
adaptation from 1 to 3 days is recommended. - The previous medical examinations must be taken by the patient in his place of residence
at least 20 days in advance and must be sent by email to our
Medical Director at drjaime4zapatamd@hotmail.com - The values will be quoted in Colombian pesos or in dollars and will be settled in pesos according to
the exchange rate on the day of payment. If the payment is with cash this does not apply. - Payment must be made upon arrival in Cali, Colombia.
- The means of payment are cash and credit or debit cards (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS OR DINERS). Card payments have a 5% surcharge.
Steps to follow for the Pre-Surgical process:
- The previous medical examinations requested by Dr. Zapata must be taken by the
patient in their place of residence at least 20 days in advance and must be sent by
email to drjaime4zapatamd@hotmail.com - Schedule date to perform procedure.
- Send proof of Covid-19 PCR, 4 days before the procedure.
- Depending on your place of origin and travel time, a process of
adaptation from 1 to 3 days is recommended. - Request an appointment for a pre-anesthetic consultation.