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Brazilian Footballer Vinícius Júnior Undergoes Facial Surgery
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Brazilian Footballer Vinícius Júnior Undergoes Facial Surgery

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazilian footballer Vinícius Júnior underwent a secret facial harmonization surgery to enhance his chin and facial features.
  • The procedure, performed by a renowned dermatologist from Miami, aimed to improve facial proportions and harmony.
  • The surgery involved defining the chin and jawline, with recovery depending on the technique used.

Brazilian football star Vinícius Júnior has become a trending topic following reports of a recent facial harmonization surgery. The procedure, aimed at enhancing his chin and facial contours, was reportedly conducted in secrecy at a clinic in Goiânia, Brazil.

According to reports, the 26-year-old player was accompanied by his partner, Virginia Fonseca, for the "facial and chin harmonization" surgery. The goal was to define his chin and jawline, thereby enhancing his facial features and achieving a more proportionate appearance. Dr. Alessandro Alarcão, a dermatologist who has previously treated Fonseca, reportedly traveled from Miami to oversee the procedure.

the procedure consists of remodeling the area of the chin not only the part located under the mouth, but also both sides of the mandibular branches, with the objective of improving facial harmony.

— Dr. Elena JiménezA plastic surgeon and medical director at Eleca Clinic, explaining the mentoplasty procedure.

To ensure privacy and a smooth recovery, the clinic implemented strict security protocols. The surgery focused on mentoplasty, a procedure designed to modify the chin's projection. Experts explain that this can involve reshaping the chin area and the mandibular angles to improve overall facial harmony. It is particularly recommended for individuals with a less developed chin relative to other facial structures or for older patients experiencing age-related changes.

The article also touches upon the influence of the chin on profile and three-quarter facial views, noting its role in balancing the appearance of the lips, nose, and cheekbones. The procedure can be achieved through various methods, including fillers or surgical techniques like placing a prosthesis or advancing the bone. The recovery period varies based on the specific technique employed.

the chin influences especially the profile view and the so-called three-quarter vision, compensating for the position of the lips, the nose and the cheekbones without the need to radically transform the face from the front.

— Dr. Elena JiménezDescribing the aesthetic impact of chin augmentation.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.