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How much does a chin implant and augmentation cost? 6 answers

Considering getting a chin implant.  wondering how much i should anticipate spending for the procedure.

Do chin implants feel unnatural? 5 answers

Like a plastic piece if somoene grabbed my chin?...dont want that

How easy is chin implant removal? 13 answers

How hard is it to remove a chin implant and how long is the recovery?

Weak jawline - Solutions for a young woman? 3 answers

Hello, my question regards to what I can do about a weak jawline. I am 22 years old and have been extremely self conscious about my profile for many...

Numbness after chin augmentation 10 answers

I've had a chin augmentation 10 days ago, and I still can't feel the left side of my lip and chin. I also had liposuction done on the neck, as well as...

Can I get chin augmentaton with Radiesse? 4 answers

I think my face would look better with a bigger chin.

Chin implant revision surgery or fat injections? 4 answers

3 weeks ago had chin implant surgery, but I'm not happy with the results. I have a round face and it seems to me that the implant used is too small...

Paralyzed lip after Neck Lipo and Chin Implant 7 answers

I had neck lipo and a chin implant 3 weeks ago. The right side of my bottom lip feels paralyzed. It won't move at all. Everything that I have read...

Can chin implants be knocked out of alignment? 12 answers

My 16-year-old son is interested in getting a nose job and a chin implant. Since he is on his high shcool wrestling team, is it possible for the chin...


Did I get the wrong chin implant? 7 answers

I got a chin implant last spring. I asked the surgeon's assistant  to show me the implant before they put it in but I didn't got to see it. When...

What are the risks associated with chin implants? 7 answers

Complications from chin augmentation, I understand, are possible. What do I need to be aware of before getting the implant?

Chin implant revision 4 answers

Nearly 8 weeks ago, I had a chin implant. It is too large (1cm) and created a "witch's chin" profile. Also, my lower lip is much thinner...

How long does pain after chin implant last? 4 answers

It has been almost a week since I got chin implant, and although I am not in as much pain as I was right after surgery, I am still in enough pain that...

Chin augmentation risk of nerve damage? 7 answers

I am 4 weeks post-op and still feeling pain, numbness and tinging. I keep reading that permanent nerve damage is possible but rare. Could someone...

Recovery from a chin implant? 2 answers

What aftercare do I need?

Slight asymmetry still present after Chin Implant 3 answers

I had a chin implant put in about three years ago. The implant was placed through an incision under my chin. My chin is a little bit off to my right,...

Problems with Goretex implant 6 years later 4 answers

I woke up with a painful chin about 5 weeks ago after having a chin implant in June 2002. Post-op I had no problems whatsoever. It seems to be...

Can a MEDPOR chin implant be removed? 5 answers

I had a MEDPOR chin implant 2 years ago, the sort of implant that bonds to the tissues, but the implant moved up one side, down the other side. I feel...

Laser hair removal after chin implant? 6 answers

I had a porex chin implant implanted 6 weeks ago. I scheduled laser hair removal on my chin. Is it safe?

What are the benefits of a chin implant? 4 answers

A list...telling advantages of a chin implant for augmenting. my chin is so lacking in definition!

Is it normal for the lower lip to feel numb weeks after chin implant? 4 answers

I had a chin implant 4 weeks ago and my lower lip is still numb. Also, I can't speak, eat, or smile as I did before, and the smile is really...

Can a chin implant be custom fit? 5 answers

If I get a radiesse chin augmentation for a year and I like the shape of the chin, can the plastic surgeon make the same shape with a permanent...

What results can I expect from a chin implant? 2 answers

Just wondering how to set my expectations about a chin implant procedure


How successful are chin implant surgeries? 4 answers

What is the success rate of chin implant surgery? It seems many people get the implants, then have the implants slip. Perhaps the scariest drawback...

Can a chin implant lengthen a short chin? 2 answers

Today, I went in to see a plastic surgeon about a chin implant to improve my short/recessive chin. I told him that I wanted to increase the...

Sharp nerve pain after Chin Augmentation 2 answers

I had a Chin Augmentation 3 weeks ago, and I'm concerned because I have intermittent sharp nerve pain down near the base of my chin. I am really...

Nerve damage after chin implant? 2 answers

I am scheduled to have a chin implant soon. I have done some research and believe my surgeon is highly qualified, but I would still like to hear a...

Can a chin implant make facial muscle cramps worse? 2 answers

It is very common for me to get muscle cramps right underneath my chin. The muscles there just ball up and hurt and then I rub the cramp out. Will the...

Can I have multiple procedures done at once? 17 answers

I'm interested in getting 3 procedures: Breast Augmentation, Chin implant and Liposuction. When I mentioned this to my surgeon he told me that it's...

Okay to have plastic surgery while on low dose Accutane? 2 answers

I am considering taking a very low dose of Accutane for my overly oily skin and occasional breakouts. I have already been on Accutane 3 times and now...

How soon can chin implant be replaced or removed? 7 answers

How soon can I have my Chin implant either removed or replaced with a smaller one? I don't want to wait a couple of months because I am turning 40 and...

Is my chin implant malpositioned? 3 answers

I had a chin implant put in a month ago. On one side I can feel the end of the "wing" on my gumline from the inside of my mouth (it's not...

Chin Implant - How Should It Feel 2 answers

I recently (3 weeks ago) had a chin implant inserted by a well known doc in beverly hills. It is now 3 weeks on, and I am back home in london, and...

Misshapen lip after Chin implant 2 answers

My lower lip is misshapen and also pushed it upwards so that my smile no longer shows bottom teeth. It's been a year since my chin implant. I had a...

Silastic vs Medpor Chin implant 8 answers

Which material is better?

Will chin implant improve facial symmetry? 9 answers

I am a model and love the way my left side looks.My right jaw didn't develop much as my left jaw did. My chin is also off-centered. How can I fix...

Silicone chin implant absorbed by bone? 6 answers

I had a silicon chin implant 11 years ago, but now my chin looks like the same size as before the implant. Could it be due to bone absorption? Do I...

Swelling from chin implant 2 answers

I had a chin implant over a year ago and my right side chin area and lip are still swollen.  What is the problem and what can bedone eliminate...

How long should one wait between Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

How long should one wait between having a Septoplasty and a Rhinoplasty or Chin implant? I would like to have it all done at the same time, but my...

I want a pointy chin, should i consider an implant or a filler? 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty that narrowed my nose and lifted the tip.

Chin implant concerns 3 answers

How is Chin implant pain and recovery time compared to face or neck lift? Part of my procedure will be a chin implant. How painful is this post...

Reconsidering surgeon due to suspected retouched photos? 11 answers

I finally found a plastic surgeon who I liked. However, I recently noticed some pixelation along the contours of the "before and after"...

Chin implant pain and numbness 1 answer

I had a chin implant put in but had a lot of numbness, pain and muscle contractions that remained. They took the implant out a year later and it...

Will nasal and chin silicone implants shift? 3 answers

I've had open Rhinoplasty in 2006 with a solid silicone implant (with re-arranged nasal cartilage placed on my nose tip) and in 2007, chin...

Chin implant placed too low during revision surgery 4 answers

My original chin implant was placed too high and it was too big for my face (wings were unnecessary). The doctor agreed to fix it. Instead of putting...

Chin implant options? 2 answers

I have read that Silastic chin implants cause bone erosion/resorption. Do Medpor chin implants also cause bone erosion/resorption? What is the best...

Numbness after chin liposuction and implant 2 answers

I had chin liposuction (submental) and a chin implant on 04/23/09. Although I can move my lower lip and chin well, I still have no feeling in those...

Chin implant too big? 2 answers

How do I know if my chin implant is too big? How long will it take for the swelling to go down? I am 3 weeks post-op, and I'm frightened by the size...

Asymmetric Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant results 3 answers

I had Chin Implant along with Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, but I'm not satisfied with both procedures. My chin looks asymmetrical and it seems as if it's...

Unable to move lower lip after Chin Implants and Liposuction 2 answers

After my second Chin Implant and Liposuction surgery, I am still unable to move the very center/slightly right side of my bottom lip. It has been 4...

Should I go for a smaller chin implant? 2 answers

I have had a chin operation 3 weeks ago. Just after waking up I felt the left side of my chin swollen, and for the next 10 days, I had a LOT of pain....

Can I have a chin implant after getting fat injections? 2 answers

I had chin fat injections and now want a chin implant. Must the fat be removed first?

Los Angeles Chin Implant Doctor Recommendations

My chin is very recessed, and I want to have chin implants. I have been working with Porex on the design of a custom Medpor chin implant based on...

What to expect with Medpor chin implant over time? 4 answers

What happens with a Medpor chin implant (attached with screws) over time? What can a patient expect in 20 years? 30 years? Thank you.

Down-turned mouth after chin implant and liposuction 2 answers

After a chin implant and liposuction, my mouth is pulled down and my smile has not fully returned (at Week 5). I can see how my smile may return, but...

Crooked smile normal after chin augmentation? 6 answers

Hi. I had a chin augmentation one week ago. Four days after my surgery, I noticed that my smile is crooked - the left side of my lip doesn't move down...

Receding chin repair for someone under 18? 7 answers

My 15-year-old son has a receding chin. He hates it a lot and we don't really want to do surgery on it unless it is the only way to fix it. He is...

Does a chin implant ever leak or expire? 3 answers

I had a chin implant 15 years ago. Do they ever expire or leak? I don't have any reason to believe there is a problem with it, but I know breast...

Lip paralysis after scar revision 2 answers

I had a scar under my lower lip revised 2 months ago. Since then, my smile has been lopsided, pulling up on the right side. My sugeon insists that he...

Witch's chin from chin implant? 2 answers

Today, a plastic surgeon told me that the danger in removing or replacing my chin implant is what he called the witch's chin. How common is this? My...

How to improve chin implant scar after removal? 2 answers

I had my chin implant removed 5 years ago. The implant was in for 6 months before I had it removed because it was too big. It has been quite some...

Is the chin not as strong with an implant in place? 2 answers

If the chin implant gets hit by someone during a fight, will the implant break or move around?

Will jaw angle implants push out existing cheek fat? 2 answers

If I get jaw angle implants will it push out the existing fat on my cheeks? I have chipmunk cheeks already and don't want to make it worse. I want jaw...

Chin implant wearing at bone it is attached to? 4 answers

I saw a board certified plastic surgeon who is also an oral surgeon. He likes the sliding genioplasty, but it does seem more complicated. Should I...

Numbness and swelling after chin implants 2 answers

I am now 5 weeks post-op from Chin Implant surgery. The entire right side of my lower lip and chin is still completely numb and cannot move properly....

Is 14 too young for a chin implant? 3 answers

My daughter is very self-conscious about her receding chin. She has a basically corrected open bite.

Are jaw implants usually done with a chin implant? 5 answers

Would jaw implants normally be done with a chin implant, or not necessarily? I'm trying to look more masculine.

Removing bruise after Chin implant and Neck lipo? 2 answers

I had a Chin implant placed and Neck Liposuction. Its been five days since my surgery, I'm taking Meloxicam to reduce swelling. The only problem I'm...

Why wait to have Chin Implants after Bio-Alcamid removal? 1 answer

I had injected bio-alcamid a year ago in an attempt to project my chin. I wasn't happy with the results. Last week, I asked my surgeon for a chin...

How to revise chin implant to complement jaw line? 2 answers

In Feb, I got a Medpor Chin implant. I am satisfied with the chin portion - but I do not like the wings that extend down my jaw (my jaw is now too...

Options for deformed chin after removal of implant? 2 answers

Hi. I was reading the forum and your advice. I had a Chin implant removed 4 years ago because it was too big. My chin never looked the same. In fact,...

Will a chin implant affect my smile? 2 answers

I've seen many reviews about people saying their chin implants had made their smile different. I'm really worried because my bottom teeth already...

Chin implant before cosmetic dental work? 6 answers

I have a very weak chin and am researching a Chin implant. Problem is, I need a lot of general and cosmetic dental work done. Which procedure should...

Appearance of double chin after Chin implant? 2 answers

I got a chin implant done about 2 months ago (along with liposuction), and now when I smile it looks like I have a double chin (you can see where my...

Will Chin implant improve my profile? 13 answers

I want to improve my projection, chin height, and chin width. Am I a good candidate for an implant? I would like an unbiased opinion before I proceed...

Chin implant sticking out after revision? 2 answers

I'm 2 weeks post-op, but it's already clear that my Chin implant is too low. What's worse is that it's sticking out of my face on one side. Is there...

How soon can a chin implant be removed or replaced? 2 answers

I had a Chin augmentation with my Septo-Rhinoplasty and am unsatisfied with the results. It is too large for my face and makes my face very long. I...

Implant to match stronger jawline side? 2 answers

I have had maxillo facial surgery and since then, one side of my profile has a much stronger jawline. Is there any implant I can get to match the...

Best option for better profile after Chin implant removal? 2 answers

I would like the Chin implant removed; but I'm not sure if a smaller implant, no implant, or Genioplasty is the best option. What looks most natural,...


Chin Implant to add vertical height on chin? 5 answers

I know that Chin Implants are not meant to correct vertical height in the chin. I have a vertically small chin. Can an implant slightly balance this...

Painful stitches after Chin implant normal? 2 answers

I had a Chin implant a month ago and still have the stitches. They hurt especially when I eat I feel like something is pushing in my incision site and...

Can chin implant give a better jaw angle? 5 answers

My profile has little angle--it's straight across. I have a little chin but it looks like if I got a chin implant, it would exagerate my straight...

Lip and chin numbness after Chin Implants 2 answers

Should I be concerned about the numbness in my chin area and lower lip? It has been 3 weeks since my chin implant.

What to do with painful chin implant incision site? 2 answers

I had my chin implant done a month ago and my stitches from inside my mouth still havent dissolved. I'm very concerned because I feel lots of pain in...

Chin implant methods and options? 4 answers

I am considering getting a chin implant, but I am concerned with the possibility of it shifting. I was wondering if someone could explain to me the...

When is it safe to put makeup on chin augmentation scar? 6 answers

My scar from my chin augmentation is very noticeable. At what point can I start putting concealer on it? Thank you.

Common chin implant complications 5 answers

I would be super happy to get a defined chin. yet i am really hesistant to do a chin implant becs i really don't know the possible complications....

Orthodontics or Chin Implant first? 2 answers

I have TMJ from bad orthodontics. I now have a deep overbite bite after splint therapy, and my jaw line is straight across rather than angular. I want...

Chin implant for more prominent, but not longer chin? 7 answers

I have a receding chin. I want it to be more prominent, but my chin is already long, I don't want to have any more virtual height for my chin. Can I...

remove chin implant and do a genioplasty at the same time 3 answers

I had a chin implant about 2 years ago. I have been reading a lot about this subject since then. I am thinking to remove the implant and do a sliding...

Lip asymmetry after chin implant removal 1 answer

Is asymmetry in the corner of the upper lip normal after chin implant removal? It's been almost a year since a silicone chin implant was removed via...

How long to wear a chin strap after chin augmentation?

I had my medpor chin implant swapped out for a silicone implant. I am wondering how long I should wear the compression garmet?