Chin Implant

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Chin Implant Cost $4,700 average cost

Chin Implant Removal 27 answers

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

Do Chin Implants Look and Feel Natural? 21 answers

Like a plastic piece if somoene grabbed my chin?...dont want that.  Want a natural look!

Chin Implants Gone Wrong 19 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....

Is Chin Implant with Liposuction Dangerous? 17 answers

I am researching the procedure as well as doctors in both Dallas and NYC for a chin implant, and maybe a little liposuction under the chin. Anyway,...

Radiesse Chin Augmentation Possible? 16 answers

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

Will Chin Implant Improve my Profile? 16 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...

Numbness After Chin Augmentation 15 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...

Chin Augmentation Vs. Jaw Advancement Surgery 15 answers

I'm 19 years old and on a bit of a budget, but I have an extremely weak chin, which I would like corrected. I don't know if I should be looking at a...

Bigger Chin and a Smaller Nose Possible? 15 answers

Hello, I want to have a nasal tip deprojection and a chin augmentation to make my profile more balanced. I made a before and after photo to help...

How Much Does a Chin Implant Cost? 13 answers

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

Chin Implant Recovery 13 answers

What aftercare do I need once I get a chin implant.  When can I return to work?  Worried about bruising

Can Chin Implants Be Knocked out of Alignment? 13 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...

Chin Implant Complications 12 answers

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

Chin Augmentation ~ Results you can Expect? 12 answers

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

Can a Chin Implant Be Custom Fit? 12 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...

Is It Normal for the Lower Lip to Feel Numb Weeks After Chin Implant? 11 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...

How to Fix Face After Chin Implant Removal 11 answers

10 years ago, I had a chin implant along with liposuction on the neck. Due to an my body rejected it, had to be removed. Now, my face is asymmetrical....

Minimum Age for Chin Augmentation? 11 answers

I am a 16 year-old-male, and I was wondering what's the minimum age to be able to get chin surgery done? I am primarily interested with sliding...

Chin Implant Vs Jaw Surgery 11 answers

I have a very weak profile and am not sure if a chin implant would do the trick i feel need more vertical projection too,any advice?

Male Chin Implant - Possible Complications? 10 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....

Paralyzed Lip After Neck Lipo and Chin Implant 10 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...

Will Chin Implant Improve Facial Symmetry? 10 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...

Weak Jawline Solutions 9 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...

Can a MEDPOR Chin Implant Be Removed? 9 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...

What to Do About Facial Asymmetry After Chin Augmentation? 9 answers

I had Chin Augmentation 14 years ago. I still have congenital facial asymmetry my right jaw line is rounded outward towards the chin, whereas my left...

How Successful Are Chin Implant Surgeries? 9 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...

Laser Hair Removal After Chin Implant? 9 answers

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

Chin Implant Revision 8 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...

Problems with Goretex Implant 6 Years Later 8 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...

Silastic Vs Medpor Chin Implant 8 answers

Which material is better?

Chin or Mandibular Implant to Improve Profile? 8 answers

Given my profile, which would be a better option for me? My jaw profile seems to disappear into my neck. I am not overweight, so I'm not sure Smart...

Chin Implant or Jaw Advancement? 8 answers

I'm a 25 y/o female, with a very weak/small jaw. The distance between my neck and end of chin is very short, but my chin does not look very...

Will Chin Implant Help Enable Me to Naturally Close my Lips? 8 answers

I have a receding chin and also my lips do not naturally close. Will the chin implant allow me to close my lips naturally? Would chin augmentation be...

When is It Safe to Put Makeup on Chin Augmentation Scar? 8 answers

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

Chin Implant Results ~ What to Expect? 8 answers

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

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...

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...


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...

Crooked Smile Normal After Chin Augmentation? 7 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...

Why is Chin Implant Not a Solution for Receding Chin? 7 answers

I went to a plastic surgeon to ask about a chin implant and he told me that I am not a candidate. I have a really weak chin due to my jaw. I can have...


Chin Implant Possible Without Getting Rid of Chin Dimple? 7 answers

I have a nice dimple in my chin which is fairly noticeable. However, because I have a recessed chin, I am considering getting a chin implant to...

Is Chin Implant Replacement Possible? 7 answers

I had Chin implant surgery in 2005 and was very satisfied with the results. However, since a few years now, I have the impression the implant has...

Chin Implant Materials 6 answers

And what are the chin implants made of? what options would i have when i meet with a surgeon?

Chin Implant Revision Surgery or Fat Injections? 6 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...

Medpor Chin Implant 6 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.

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...

Are Jaw Implants Usually Done with a Chin Implant? 6 answers

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

Slight Asymmetry Still Present After Chin Implant 5 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,...

Can a Chin Implant Lengthen a Short Chin? 5 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...

I Want a Pointy Chin, Should I Consider an Implant or a Filler? 5 answers

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

Nerve Damage After Chin Implant? 5 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...

Is my Chin Implant Malpositioned? 5 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 5 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...

Swelling from Chin Implant 5 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 is Chin Implant Pain Normal? 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 Implants with Jaw Angle Implants? 4 answers

If I am getting Chin Augmentation, and I also want to incorporate jaw angle implants with that. How much will the cost of surgery go up? Is it as...

Will Chin Implant Give Me a Better Jawline? 4 answers

I almost dont have jaw lines. Can a Chin Implant make jaw lines? and how should the implant be placed in order to create these jaw lines? do i need to...

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...

Removing Bruise After Chin Implant and Neck Lipo? 4 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...

Chin Implant Too Big? 3 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...

Will Jaw Angle Implants Push out Existing Cheek Fat? 3 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...

Sharp Nerve Pain After Chin Augmentation 3 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...

Can a Chin Implant Make Facial Muscle Cramps Worse? 3 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...

Misshapen Lip After Chin Implant 3 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...

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...

Implant to Match Stronger Jawline Side? 3 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...

What Might Improve my Jawline? 2 answers

I can't figure out what is wrong with my profile. My jaw doesn't seem underdeveloped and, from what I can tell, I don't have a receeding chin....

Are Angle Jaw Implants / Mandible Implants for Me? 2 answers

I've always felt I had a weak chin and weak jawline. My goal is to have a sutle yet defined masculine jawline and chin like you see in the spanish...

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...

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 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...

Cost of Chin Implant/ Jaw Angle Implants in NYC 1 answer

I have a very weak jawline and have been looking for the cost of mandibular angle implants and chin implants in NYC but found very extremely different...
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