Clinical evaluation for chin augmentation: literature review and algorithm proposal.

نویسندگان

  • Helena Hotz Arroyo
  • Isabela Peixoto Olivetti
  • Leila Freire Rego Lima
  • José Roberto Parisi Jurado
چکیده

INTRODUCTION The esthetic balance of the face results from harmonic and symmetrical facial proportions. The literature describes several methods for lower-third facial analysis, but lacks a simple and practical method. OBJECTIVE To review the methods of analysis of the ideal projections of the chin based on soft tissues, showing the advantages and disadvantages of each. METHODS Literature review through the PubMed database. RESULTS The following methods for chin analysis based on soft tissues were reviewed: Gonzalles-Ulloa, Goode, Merrifield, Silver, Legan, Gibson & Calhoun, cervicomentual angle, and mentocervical angle. CONCLUSION An adequate analysis of the proportions of the face and facial disharmony is essential for the correct indication of the necessary procedures and good surgical outcome. The authors propose an algorithm to facilitate the indication for chin augmentation surgery.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology

دوره 82 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2016