Chin feminization surgery, a fundamental aspect of facial feminization, is a cosmetic surgery that aims to make the chin look more feminine and flattering. Chin reduction in India typically involves sliding genioplasty, chin bone shaving, or the use of chin implants to reduce the chin size and width and make it oval, just as that of a typical female chin.

This blog is all about the post-operative instructions, specifically about what to avoid following a chin feminization surgery. To ensure the maximal success rate and smooth recovery period from a chin feminization surgery, the patient must strictly follow these aftercare guidelines. 

Don’ts After Chin Feminization Surgery

• High-Impact Physical Activities- For a minimum of the first 2 weeks following chin feminization surgery, the patient must avoid strenuous workouts, heavy weightlifting, and sports. Such vigorous activities can make the chin more swollen and raise the patient’s blood pressure. Generally, the surgeon permits gentle walking to ensure normal blood circulation to the healing site.

• Excessive head/face movement- The patient must not bend over or look down often and sleep with the head raised to avoid increased swelling at the surgical site. Also, the patient must avoid any facial expressions that involve repeated chin movement.

• Hard, sticky, unhealthy diet- After the chin feminization surgery, the chewing becomes uncomfortable and difficult. Thus, the patient must only stick to a liquid or soft diet for a few days to weeks until the chin heals, especially if internal incisions are made. Avoiding hard, sticky food intake is crucial, as it can potentially disrupt the healing of the surgical site.

• Substance use- The patient must quit smoking and alcohol intake or at least avoid them for the time specified by the surgeon. Such bad lifestyle habits interrupt the blood flow and healing of the surgical site.

• Blood thinners- The patient must avoid any blood-thinning medications and only consume prescribed drugs.

• Emotional stress- Excessive stress also leads to delayed healing as it increases swelling and bleeding at the surgical site. So, avoid being stressed by managing it with stress-relieving techniques.

• Sun-exposure- Directly exposing the surgical site to the sun’s UV rays can cause damage, aggravate swelling, and delay healing.

• Wetting the surgical site- Avoid washing your face or taking a shower or bath where the chin comes in contact with water. Keep the incision site clean and dry. Practice of proper surgical wound care is essential until cleared by the surgeon.

For further details get in touch with Dr. Parag Telang, the best surgeon for facial feminization surgery in India.