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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....

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...

nerve damage numb

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

recovery

My Chin Implant is Out of Place - Can I Fix it w/o Surgery? 13 answers

I had a chin implant 2 years ago and it is not fitted properly in the pocket. I've started to notice it in pictures and if it hits the light in a...

non surgical pocket position

Can Common Cold or Bacterial Infection Infect Chin Implant? 12 answers

Hi, I am curious to know if any other sort of infection (viral or bacterial) can possibly infect the chin implant ? Also, are diabetes or high blood...

bacteria cold infection

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...

numb

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...

side effects

Nerve Damage After Chin Implant- Should It Be Removed? 10 answers

I had a chin implant and rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. Since the surgery I've been feeling numbness in my left hand pinky and ring fingers almost...

2 weeks post-op nerve damage numb removal worried

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...

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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?

hair removal

How Long Does my Chin Take to Go Back to Its Original Shape After Chin Implant Removal? 9 answers

I had a chin implant a few years back. i was never 100% happy with it because it gave me an egg-like look on my chin. A few years later, i received...

female removal results

What's Causing Uneven Swelling of Chin 3 Weeks Post-op? 9 answers

I had a chin implant 3 weeks ago. The right side of my is slightly more swollen than my left. What could've caused this? Is this normal? Before...

swelling uneven

Chin Implant Problems After Ten Months 9 answers

Can a chin implant become infected or cause jowl swelling on each side of implant, pain and tightness after 10 months.

infection jowls pain swelling tightness timing

Appropriate Time for Revision of Chin Implant? 9 answers

I had a XL chin implant 5 weeks ago, and it's too large. I want to reduce the size to a medium. When is a good time to perform the revision? Also,...

revision timing

Downsizing Chin Implant - Can Revision Be Done After 6 Wks? 9 answers

I had an XL chin implant 6 wks ago. As swelling subsides, it's clearly too big for my liking. I understand that it takes at 3-6mths for swelling...

implant size revision

Chin Implant Removal - What to Expect 9 answers

I had neck lipo w/ large silicon chin implant 2 weeks ago. I have numbness, but no swelling. I hate the implant aesthetics and feel and really just...

bone expectation removal

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...

complication Gore-Tex

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...

nerve damage numb recovery

What is the Average Cost of Chin Implant Removal 7 answers

costs

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...

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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...

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Possible to Adjust a Crooked Chin Implant? 7 answers

I had a chin implant and neck liposuction 3 years ago and the implant was placed in crooked. The Dr. said that he couldn't see it and to give it some...

Chin Implant Before Cosmetic Dental Work? 7 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...

chin cosmetic dentistry

Could This Be a Chin Implant Infection? 7 answers

Hi, I had my chin implants done 3 years ago. 2 weeks ago started feeling pain when trying opening mouth wide. The pain is under my right ear.ENT told...

infection

Chin Implant Revision - Scar Placement? 7 answers

I just did my chin implant on 9 Oct 2010, I find it too big as the doc used a "large" size for my face. I wish to go for a revision on 31st...

female placement revision scar

Infection Surrounding Chin Implant? 7 answers

On Feb. 2, I had neck lipo/chin implant performed, with a pretty prominent incision/suture line afterwards. The dissolving sutures have fallen out,...

female infection weeping wound

Chin Implant Very Round and Made Face Too Long from Front View 7 answers

I am one week post op from having a chin implant. I absolutely love what it has done for my profile, and in that regard I wouldn't want to go any...

female healing long round

Paralysis of Lower Lip After Chin Implant, Is this Temporary? 7 answers

My chin implant was done 2 weeks ago. I know that's recent but I'm worried because the swelling seems to be mostly gone, yet the left side of...

2 weeks post-op bottom lip numb

Infrequent Tingling Sensation After Chin Implants 7 answers

Hi, Is it normal to have tingling sensation in chin after 3 years of silicone chin implants ? I get them occasionaly. There is no pain or numbness and...

silicone implant tingling

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...

chin revision

Chin Implant - After 4 Months my Lower Lip is Still Partly Numb 6 answers

Hello, I had chin implant 4 months ago.For several weeks,I didn't feel a small part on left of my lower lip at all.The numbness was like a line...

bottom lip numb

Significant Swelling 15 Days After Chin Implant - Is This Normal? 6 answers

I had a chin implant via intra-oral surgery. It’s been 2 wks, and my chin is still largely swollen. It sticks out in an unnaturally...

disproportionate normal swelling

Still Experiencing Pain 1.5 Years After Chin Implant 6 answers

I've done chin implant 1.5 year back,the left side was always tender warm and swollen. I've taken ciprofloxacin 3 times in this 1.5 yr.It...

asymmetry infection pain rejection swelling

Concerned Over Silicone Nasal and Chin Implants 6 answers

I've silicone nasal and chin implants and fear that one day, there will be so much resorption that it will revert to square one. Is my fear...

nasal implant resorption silicone implant worried

Can Silicone Implants Affect Hormone Levels? 6 answers

Hi,I'm a men 22 years,I have a silicon chin implant,I was very preocupied when I listen something about the problems silicon implants can give for...

age 18-24 hormones male side effects silicone implant

What Do I Do if I Have a Pinched Nerve After a Chin Implant? 6 answers

I had a chin revision and it's been seven months. i am still numb and i feel as if I have the chin implant pinching a nerve. If this is the case...

7 months post-op normal numb pinched

Is Bruising and Swelling from Chin Implant Surgery Minor? 6 answers

What can I expect in terms of bruising and swelling after undergoing chin implant surgery? If there are bruises, does the discoloration appear in...

bruising chin duration face minimally invasive swelling

Chin Implant Replaced and Now Limited Lower Lip Movement 6 answers

About 4 years ago I got a chin implant. The implant was fine but not as large as I hoped for. 3 weeks ago I had the chin implant replaced with an...

bottom lip movement replacement

Tingling Cheek 3 Years Post- Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant 6 answers

Hi, I had rhinoplasty and Chin Implant done 3 years ago. Everything has been good so far. But since 1 week I m noticing slight tingling sensation in...

3 years post-op combination tingling

Silastic Chin Implant - Long-Term Expectations? 6 answers

My implant is silastic and the largest available#4. It increased the chin projection by 9mm. A cuff of periosteum was left between bone and implant...

long-term silastic

Chin Implant Gave Me Marionette Lines - Can This Be Fixed? 6 answers

I had a chin implant done at 19 that was way too big for my face. Before the procedure my smile lines (when smiling) were a nice "C shape"...

age 25-34 filler marionette lines smile lines tightening

Chin Implanted Lob-sided, How can I Get this Fixed? 6 answers

I had a chin implant on the 15th of november, 2011, my chin is not aligned or straight anymore, its actually on a slant, the surgeon said its normal...

2 weeks post-op lopsided

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,...

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...

side effects swelling

Removing Medpor Chin Implant Before Causes Tooth or Nerve Loss? 5 answers

I have a medpor chin implant. It has moved out of place but I have no pain and it still looks good. My dentist sent me to an oral surgeon and based on...

nerve damage teeth

Risks of Chin Implant Removal Due to Numbness 5 answers

In March 2008, I had a med size silicone chin implant- numbness on entire left side of lips and chin has remained 2 yrs- awful! My doc says remove...

chin numb

How Long Does It Take to See Chin Implant Final Results? 5 answers

I had an chin implant done three months ago and it does not look normal. It might be too small and makes my cheeks stick out and make me look like a...

implant size

Chin Implant - Swelling or Wrong Implant Size? 5 answers

Hi, I'm 3 days post op from a chin implant. I've got a 7 mm medpor implant. My chin looks a lot bigger than I want it to be but my ps says it...

female implant size swelling

Solution for Misplaced Chin Implant? 5 answers

I had a chin implant 9 years ago, when I smile its seems to be without form, like flat. And after X-rays I noticed that the implant is placed higher...

female movement placement revision

How Soon Can I Remove a Chin Implant? 5 answers

I'm a female who had a chin implant two weeks ago. It's still slightly swollen but I can feel under the skin it's way too big for my chin....

2 weeks post-op crease numb removal unhappy

Bone Resorption After Chin Implants 5 answers

Hi,does bone resorption happen for sure after an implant ? How will this take ? Any way I can stop this from happening ?

bone resorption

Chin Implant Too Small 5 answers

I did get a chin implant back in April 6, 2011. Now after some months I’m really not satisfied with the result. I have a really weak chin, and...

options results small

Do Surgeons Usually Charge for Chin Implant Removal? 5 answers

I 100% just don't like my chin implant. I thought about this carefully. It might make my profile look better but I do not like the frontal view,...

free removal unhappy

Is a Compression Garment Worn for As Long After a Chin Implant As Chin Liposuction? 5 answers

aftercare chin comparison duration post-op recovery strap

5 Weeks Post Op Chin Implant and Lipo Cheeks /neck is It Safe to Remove This HUGE Chin? 5 answers

I really hate this chin! Is 6 wks too soon or too late? There is also a superficial abcess I only wanted a neck lift to remove sagging skin in my neck...

1 month post-op options removal safety

Chin Implant Removal from Under Chin if Placed Through Mouth? 5 answers

I've had a revision surgery and this time it was done via the inside of my mouth which is the worse experience. If I ever had to remove the...

removal technique

How Can a Chin Implant Displacement Be Corrected? 5 answers

displacement revision technique

Do I Need Chin Augmentation Again? What Can I Do? (photo) 5 answers

Hello, Two years ago I put a chin implant. From the first months of my recovery, I noticed at the end of “the wings” of the implant, two...

2 years post-op improvement options revision

My Chin Implat is Large Size with Wings, Is It Too Big? (photo) 5 answers

2 weeks ago i hand chin implant 9mm with wings , i had a receeding chin from the lateral side view bt i loved my face from the front , now i feel like...

2 weeks post-op options too big

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...

pain recovery

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...

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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...

bruising chin fat reduction

How Long Does Pain and Swelling Last After Chin Implant Surgery? 4 answers

I am four weeks post chin implant and still have swelling and pain and I am quite concerned.

pain swelling

How Can You Tell if Your Chin Implant Has Shifted? 4 answers

Hi! I had an Inamed Cleft Chin Implant size Medium placed through an incision under my chin in late 2006 (under the periosteum - no screws). I like...

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How Long Do I Have to Wait Before a Chin Implant Removal? 4 answers

I am realizing that I might not be a candidate for a chin implant. I had a receding chin and I had a chin implant. It is now 6 weeks and my profile is...

female removal wait

Contemplating Chin Implant Removal. Should I Do It Sooner Rather Than Later and What Are the Implications? 4 answers

Had chin implant 9days ago.Surgeon told me after op, he first inserted medium size, but thought that too small, so replaced with large implant.Am not...

removal risk

Will an Incision Inside the Mouth Heal Faster Than Under the Chin After a Chin Implant? 4 answers

I read that saliva helps with the healing process. (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080723094841.htm). Would this be true for faster...

chin comparison healing implant incision quick quick recovery recovery saliva

Does a Chin Implant Really Take Up to a Year to Heal? 4 answers

I had my third chin implant. The first one was just not right. The second implant another doctor placed wrong again and a week later did surgery on me...

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Yellow Sores in Mouth After Chin Implant / Lipo 4 answers

Hello everyone. So i had a chin implant plus Lipo done under my chin on Friday. After the procedure the right side of mouth had developed yellow...

1 week post-op male mouth sore yellow

Chin Implant Rejection 4 answers

Hello, I had a rhinoplasty and a chin implant procedure in 1999. I had to have the chin implant removed three weeks post-op due to rejection. It's...

rejection

I Had Facial Liposuction and Chin Implant 2 Weeks Ago.I Am Not at All Happy with Results 4 answers

It's making me look old.I can't even look at the mirror.am devastated.what should I do?

2 weeks post-op swelling unhappy

Unhappy With Chin Implant- No Indent or Ball on my Chin, It's Straight and Square. What Can I Do? 4 answers

I have a chin implant that goes along jaw line but my chin isn't attractive. It's square and straight. I'd like it defined more and a ball...

indentation options square unhappy

Is It True Midface Implants Can Be Removed Under Local? 4 answers

Can large submalar and premaxillary implants really be removed in the office under local? When is the best time to remove? One month post op. Is the...

1 month post-op local anesthesia removal

Will Cyst/Pimple Near Chin Implant Cause Infection? 4 answers

Dear Docs, I am having my silicon Chin implant now for two years and absolutely happy with it. I developed a hard cyste or pimple underneath the skin...

2 years post-op cyst risk

If I have a 1.5 Year Old Chin Implant Removed Will Face Return to Its Original Shape? 4 answers

I feel that my smile is unnatural and my bottom lip looks too tight. I feel I've given enough time to adjust to it and am just not that pleased....

removal results

How Easy is It to Replace a Chin Implant? 4 answers

I'm female and 9 months ago I had a silicone chin implant with wings put in at the suggestion of my surgeon. I only wanted added projection, I...

9 months post-op replacement revision risk

Bottom Lip Too High 3 Weeks Post-Op Chin Implant, Is It Swelling? (photo) 4 answers

I am 3 weeks post-op chin implant. I still have the inability to move my left lower lip down but I know from other answers it takes time for the nerve...

3 weeks post-op female lips

Is It Normal to Still Have Swelling in the Chin Area 5 Weeks Post Chin Implant/neck Lipo? 4 answers

I had a chin implant and neck lipo 5 weeks ago. My chin looks slightly bolbous making it look and feel like it is too big. Could it still be slightly...

6 weeks post-op normal swelling

Why Does Bone Resorption Occur After a Chin Implant? 4 answers

Is there anything that can be done to avoid this bone resorption after a chin implant? How common is it?

before bone bone loss causes chin loss prevention reasons statistics

How Great Are the Risks of Damage to the Lower Lip Nerves After Having a Chin Implant? 4 answers

nerve damage nerves risk severe statistics

How Do Chin Implants Change the Shape of the Face? 4 answers

What are the common side effects of having a chin implant?

face implant shape side effects

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...

chin swelling

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...

chin pain

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...

cramp side effects

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...

side effects

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...

asymmetry chin nose swelling

Should I Go for a Smaller Chin Implant? 3 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....

Unable to Move Lower Lip After Chin Implants and Liposuction 3 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...

chin lips

Numbness and Swelling After Chin Implants 3 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....

chin swelling

Down-turned Mouth After Chin Implant and Liposuction 3 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...

Front View of Chin - Deep Crease and Golfball/Bubble Chin 3 answers

I got a chin implant about 10 months ago. I'm not satisfied with it. My labiomental crease is deep and when I smile, my chin looks like a...

female labiomental lumps

I Regret Laser Cheek Liposuction and Chin Implant - Can It Be Reversed? 3 answers

I had both procedures done 3 months ago and now I regret it very very very very very much, it had destroyed my confidence and ruined my life. There...

cheeks chin female reversal

Lip and Chin Numbness After Chin Implants 3 answers

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

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How Soon Can a Chin Implant Be Removed or Replaced? 3 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...

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Numbness to Bottom Lip 3 Years After Chin Implant 3 answers

I had FFS in 2008 consisting of jaw and chin shaving and a then a chin implant. I had very poor movement in the bottom lip and chin area for 6 months...

bottom lip numb

Lip Asymmetry After Chin Implant Removal 3 answers

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...

asymmetry chin removal upper lip

Chin Implant Plus Neck Lipo Result in Increased Swelling, Loose Skin? 3 answers

Hi there, I am four weeks out from a combo chin implant and neck lipo surgery. I can tell I'm still swollen from both procedures. My question is, am...

chin neck swelling

Can't Close Lips After Chin Implant and Rhinoseptoplasty. 3 answers

I had a chin implant over two weeks ago and the swelling has gone down, though I am struggling to close my lips and look like I am sucking candy when...

2 weeks post-op closed lips normal septorhinoplasty

How to Treat Tight Scar in Mouth After Chin Implant Surgery? 3 answers

4 years ago, I had a chin implant put in through my mouth that was too big and misplaced. They took it out and re-inserted a smaller implant two...

mouth surgery scar

Is This Type of Chin Implant / Outcome Possible? 3 answers

Hi, I was wondering from the pictures I posted if an implant would realistically be able to achieve a similar look I posted and appear completely...

before results

How is It Possible to Create a New Chin Implant Pocket if One Already Exists? 3 answers

If a person already has previous chin implant placed too high, how does A doctor create a lower pocket without creating one big pocket? Wouldnt the...

pocket revision

Are There Any Medpor (Removal) Specialists out There? 3 answers

I had a medpor implant placed on the left side of my lower jaw in 2004 to correct some assymetry. I am unhappy with it and wanted to have it removed...

doctor referral Medpor removal

How Much Bone Erosion Should I Expect for a Chin Implant That Was Taken Place 1.5 Yrs Ago? 3 answers

I had a 5mm silastic chin implant inserted from inside of my mouth 1.5 yrs ago. I'm planning to remove it soon because I prefer the original me...

2 years post-op bone loss recovery removal

Chin Implant Might Be to Big? 3 answers

I had a cleft chin implant put in last week. The implant dimensions " 4.7 cm 1.3 cm 0.7 cm 1.0 cm 8.2 cm 0.5 cm. I feel maybe the implant might...

cleft male options proportion

How Long After Surgery Must One Wait Before They Can Fly Again? 3 answers

The flight is about 10 hours.

flying travel

Chin Implant Not Fitting Properly on One Side, Do I Need A Revision? 3 answers

I had chin implant 2 weeks ago and I can feel it at the bottom of my chin.It has left a dime size indention by the point of the implant.I went to my...

2 weeks post-op asymmetry revision

Sliding Genioplasty Has Left my Face Too Narrow Can It Be Corrected? 3 answers

I had sliding genioplasty 5 weeks ago to correct a receding chin and short jaw. My profile is now wonderfully improved. However my face, face-on is...

1 month post-op pointy sliding genioplasty

Is It Ok That my Frenulum is Gone After IntraOral Chin Implant? 3 answers

I was wondering if the fact that my lower lip frenulum is gone after having a chin implant placed intraorally accounts for the problems I have with...

bottom lip frenulum

Should I Take out Chin Implant Sooner or Later? 3 answers

I had a rhinoplasty and chin implant 7 weeks ago. The surgeon suggested it as a compliment to the nose and I trusted his opinion. I don't like it....

2 months post-op doctor referral removal timing

Chin Implant tingling and swelling 6 years later? 3 answers

I had chin implant and fat injections six years ago. There is still swelling and tingling up until today. The last swelling left a visible hardening...

6 years post-op swelling tingling

Can I Grow My Facial Hair Back After Chin Implant? 3 answers

facial hair

Will Weight Loss Alter The Look Of My Chin Implant? 3 answers

I had a chin augmentation surgery (with a button chin implant) to enhance my femininity. However, I still think my chin is not pointy enough on my...

weight loss

1 Week Post-Op Chin Implant, Necklift, Rhinoplasty, and Lip Surgery, Should I Be Concerned of the Asymmetrical Look of My Face? 3 answers

I'm a healthy young male who had a chin implant with a necklift and rhinoplasty done. I had a "tethered lip" so that was addressed as...

1 week post-op normal numb swelling

What Would Cause A Chin Implant To Create A Jowling Effect? Why A Bump 3 Weeks Post Op? 3 answers

Two questions: Under what circumstances will a chin implant create a jowling effect in a patient? I had a chin implant inserted three weeks ago and...

3 weeks post-op bump causes jowls

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...

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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...

chin scar scar tissue

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 smile

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,...

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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...

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How Long to Wear a Chin Strap After Chin Augmentation? 2 answers

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

chin compression garment

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...

chin double chin

Revision for Asymmetrical Medpor Chin Implant? 2 answers

Two months ago, I got a Medpor chin implant. One side has been perfectly done. The other one used to be very swollen. Now it looks normal, I can still...

asymmetry female Medpor revision

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 incision lips pain stitches

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...

chin stitches

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 natural

Chin Implant Revision to Fix Wing 2 answers

I had a silicone chin implant nearly 2 years ago. The implant has wings placed in a subperiosteal pocket. The implant on the left is nearly 10mm north...

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Risk of Ptosis After Chin Implant Removal? 2 answers

I am a 41 y.o. healthy female, 4 months post-op after a chin implant. It is a size 2 (5 - 6mm projection) Silastic implant without "wings."...

4 months post-op age 35-44 female ptosis removal risk

Minor Chin Implant Shift - 6 Years Post-Op 2 answers

I have been experiencing paresthesia and minor visual asymmetry since my silastic chin implant shifted about ten weeks ago. What options do I have to...

asymmetry chin vision

Can my Chin Be Lowered 2 answers

I have a chin implant, but it makes my lower face rounded. can a sliding genioplasty give me for chin length for a v shaped jaw line instead of my...

lengthen round sliding genioplasty

Should I Get a Revision of Extended Anatomical or Pre-jowl Chin Implant? 2 answers

I just had a chin implant and I'm not real happy with the results. My side profile looks okay but from the front I can see dents on the sides of...

female revision unhappy

Is It Normal for my Chin to Be Completely Numb? 2 answers

I had revision chin implant but this time he did it via my the inside of my mouth. It's been over a week and my lip is still tingling and my chin...

numb revision

Chin Implant Revision - Recovery Time? 2 answers

I had an XL chin implant 80 days (2.5 mths) ago, and it's too big for my small face. I'm thinking of downsizing it. I was told that while the...

recovery revision

When Will I Be Happy with my Sliding Genioplasty?? 2 answers

I had this procedure done a few weeks ago (3.5 weeks) and so far I am very unhappy with the results. I'm getting depressed over the way I looked...

1 month post-op unhappy wide

Can I Do Facial Exercises After my Chin Implant? 2 answers

I just had rhinoplasty and chin implant put in a week ago. I am weird when it comes to surgeries I didnt bruise and hardly swelled. The numbness of...

1 week post-op facial exercises female smile

Intermittant Swelling over a Year After Chin Augmentation 2 answers

I had a chin augmentation over a 1 1/2 years ago. I went through the normal swelling/discomfort period; however, every two months or so, I tend to...

swelling

How Can I Fix a Botched Chin Implant/Liposuction Procedure? 2 answers

I had a chin implant and liposuction around my face/neck 2 years ago. I couldn't/cant smile or feel the area surrounding my face. I had the...

botched smile

Does Acne Typically Occur from a Chin Implant? 2 answers

I had a chin implant done in July and have expereince chin acne since. I have never had acne on my chin before. It consistently gets worse every month...

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Medpor Chin Implant - When Will Numbness Improve? 2 answers

I had a Medpor chin implant inserted 5 days ago, and after reading about some having major trouble with nerve regeneration, etc.,I'm nervous about...

bottom lip Medpor numb

Will my Chin Go Back to Normal After I Have the Silicone Implant Removed? 2 answers

Hi, i just got a silicon chin implant removed from my chin a week ago after 11 months in. im concerned if my chin will go back to looking normal the...

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My Non-Surgical Chin Augmentation Looks Strange, Is It Too Big? 2 answers

Hi, its been 3 weeks since I had my chin surgery (without implants) I think its called genioplasty. I really look strange, kind of old with my new big...

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Chin Implant Removal 2 answers

I had two chin implants and I am not happy. Can I just have it removed? What is the negatives of having it removed?

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Porex Chin Implant Removal 2 answers

I had a porex chin implant put in 3 wks ago if I have it taken out within the next month will it be as easy as removing a silicone implant?

3 weeks post-op Porex removal

Is It Possible I Could Have Been Sewn Incorrectly After a Chin Implant Via the Inside? 2 answers

I had the chin implant via the inside of my mouth and it feels really weird. It has been 6 weeks already and I speak differently kinda of with a lisp....

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Should I Be Concerned About Pain 3 Weeks After Chin Implant Surgery? 2 answers

I had a large chin implant (incision was external, under the chin) put in 3 weeks ago. The pain went away quickly and it looks great. The right side...

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Timeframe Of Intraoral Chin Implant Wound Healing? 2 answers

Hello experts, I had chin augmentation via intraoral approach 6 days ago. Swelling is completely gone or rather I do not notice it. The implant...

1 week post-op gap healing timing wound

Can Wisdom Tooth Extraction Affect Chin Implants? 2 answers

Hi, I am planning to get my bottom and upper wisdom teeth extracted. Could this in any way effect chin implants ?

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Silicone Nasal and Chin Implants - Can I Sleep Face-Down and Wear Glasses? 2 answers

I've a Silicone Nasal Implant Since 2006, and a Silicone Chin Implant Since 2007. Can I 1) Sleep Face Down? 2) Wear Glasses?

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Is It Possible To Have Revision Genioplasty To Relocate The Implant Upwards? 2 answers

Hello, I had a sliding genioplasty almost 6 months ago and my chin was augmented 8mm. I think my chin is still not projected enough and also is making...

revision risk

I Had Mersilene Mesh Chin Implant, and Feel a Small Bump Beside It... What Could It Be? 2 answers

I had a mesh chin implant 31 days ago, and it was ok so far, but since I'm not as swollen as I was before, I can star seeing some things I'm a...

1 month post-op bump causes mesh worried

How Does Weight Loss and Gain Affect the Look of a Chin Implant? 2 answers

When I had my chin implant I weighed between 260-270 pounds and at that time the implant looked really good. However my weight now is 230 and the look...

230-249 lbs weight gain weight loss

How Does a Surgeon Check for Capsular Contraction in a Chin Implant? 2 answers

After 18 years (im 37) the scar tissue may have hardened. It feels different, tighter and less pliable, with the occassional ache. Also, if I decide...

20 years post-op age 35-44 capsular contracture exam male

Cheek Implant Infection Please Help 2 answers

Dear doctors, I am despaired with my situation. 2 weeks ago my surgeon made a diagnosis of a possible infection. Afterwards I was on antibiotics...

infection removal

My 18 Year Old Chin Implant Has Recently Felt Harder and Less Pliable, Could This Be Infected? 2 answers

It feels tight, & the skin over it feels hard & less flexible. I have to apply mousturizer afew times a day to keep it feeling comfortable,...

20 years post-op harden

What Are My Options To Treat Dimpling / Pitting in Chin? Is It Caused By My Chin Implant? 2 answers

What might help the dimpling that has developed in my chin over the last several years? I had jaw surgery (for an underdeveloped lower jaw) and a chin...

dimple options

Can a Chin Implant Be Removed with a Good Result After 13 Years? 2 answers

I had a small plastic chin implant inserted when I was 17. Now, at 30, I really regret having it placed as I worry about the aging process and how it...

15 years post-op expectation removal

How Successful Are Medpor Chin Implant Removals? (photo) 2 answers

Small(5.5mm?) button medpor chin implant for over 4 months. Makes me look better but just can't get used to it. Would like to remove it but what...

4 months post-op removal

Option For Medpor Implant Removal 5 Years Post-Op? (photo) 2 answers

I’ve suffered for five years with large custom mandible medpor implants causing acute pain. There is evidence that the angle implants are...

Medpor options pain removal

1 Month Post-Op Chin Augmentation Still Looks Swollen and Box Shaped, Normal? 2 answers

Dear doctors, I just had my chin augmentation surgery a month ago. But, now I feel like there is a round shape of box under my chin when every time I...

1 month post-op itchy swollen

Is It Normal to Begin Swelling After 3 Months of Chin Implant? 2 answers

I had chin augmentation through the mouth 3 months ago. I didn't swell up much after surgery and had basically no numbness. But about two weeks...

3 months post-op normal options swelling tender

Can Chin Implants to Damage the Roots of the Teeth? 2 answers

If the roots of teeth are effected by chin implants, then what might be needed long-term for my teeth?

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Is It Capsular Contraction 3 Weeks Post Op? 2 answers

I did chin implant through mouth 3 weeks ago. However it's little bit asymmetric (it's oblique to the left side). My doctor tried to correct...

3 weeks post-op capsular contracture worried

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...

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Permanent Nerve Damage After Chin Implant Revision? 1 answer

Hi, I had a chin implant 3 years ago. After 2 weeks after the op it extruded and I had another operation to repair it using the hole using part of my...

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Pain and Swelling 9 Weeks Post-op. Should I Have Implant Removed? 1 answer

Had a septo/rhyn and a chin implant about 9 weeks ago... my nose looks wonderful however my chin implant has given me nothing but trouble. I HATE the...

pain removal swelling

Possible to Shave Down or Reshape Medpor Chin Implant? 1 answer

I had a Medpor chin implant put in over 2 yrs ago, & I am not happy with how it looks. It's square and large. I would like to have the existing...

reshape

How Long Should Numbness After a Chin Implant Last? 1 answer

So I got a chin implant and rino surgery 6 days ago and my bottom lip and chin are numb. How long does this last for? I've been also getting...

numb

Bumps and Jowls After Chin Augmentation 1 answer

I had a medium size chin implnat placed 2 1/2 weeks ago. I had a very receeded chin and weak jaw line. My profile has improved but I do not like the...

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My Chin is Still Numb 7 Months after a revision chin implant is This Normal? 1 answer

I am still numb and it feels so weirs still after 7 months. This was a revision chin implant and it was done via the inside of my mouth which I feel...

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I Can't Smile with my Chin Implant After 9 Months 1 answer

I had a chin implant done 9 months ago. Now, I can't smile as wide as I usually could. My lower lip does not go down and my whole face has a tight...

9 months post-op complication smile

1 Week Post-op - Crooked Chin Implant? 1 answer

I had my chin implant a week ago and I'm very worried. I know I might still be swollen and it is too early to tell but I know my swelling is...

1 week post-op crooked female

Chin Implant Removed 4 Weeks Ago But It Looks Like It's Still There 1 answer

I had my 2 months old chin implant removed 4 weeks ago, but it still looks a if I have it!!how long does it usually take for the swelling to totally...

removal swelling

Capsular Contracture After Chin Augmentation? 1 answer

I had a chin augmentation 6 weeks ago. I'm really concerned that i can't smile ou talk normally. I feel like my mouth is tightness and...

capsular contracture tightness

If the Chin is Not Looking Right Can the Doctor Redo-it Again Right Away? 1 answer

It seems the implant could have been put wrong incorrectly. Can the doctor fix it right away? Or must we wait some time? Does he need to put me to...

revision

Does One Usually Have to Make Other Corrections to Have a Chin Implant Look Right? 1 answer

I had a chin implant six weeks ago and my profile is much better. However from the front it is a bit unnatural as you have my chin kinda sticking out...

chin female

5 Days After Chin Implant and No Sensation in Lower Lip. I'm Extremely Nervous I Won't Be Able to Smile Again or Eat Properly. 1 answer

Can this be normal? It feels as if I have dental novocaine in there, it's numb. I'm just so worried I won't be able to smile or eat or use...

bottom lip numb smile

Unhappy with Chin Implant Frontal View 6 Months Post-Op, What Are My Options To Correct This? 1 answer

About six months ago, I had a small, wafer-style chin implant replaced with a medium-sized anatomical implant. Unfortunately, I am very unhappy with...

6 months post-op options revision unhappy

Chin Implant Pushed my Lower Lip Under the Upper Lip 1 answer

My procedure was performed almost 7 weeks ago...my lower has essentially disappeared...my physician indicates it is because the chin implant is too...

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What Are These 2 White Pimples on the Scar of my Chin Implant? Pls. Help 1 answer

I had my chin implant about a month and a half ago. It healed nicely. Today I noticed 2 white pimples on top of the scar. Could it be from the sun or...

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Silastic Chin Implant - CT Scan Report 1 answer

I recently underwent a CT scan due to some pain and numbness associated with a silastic chin implant. An explanation of these findings would be...

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Are lips and cheeks expected to swell after a Chin Implant? 1 answer

What degree should I expect? Could an implant procedure for a chin cause edema in other areas of the face or neck besides the chin? Where?

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How Do I Know What Chin Implant is Right for Me? 1 answer

I had a doctor place a chin implant on me and it is so wrong. I cannot believe he even stitched me up knowing it was not going to look right. I have...

revision

Post-op Chin Implant - Am I Going to Be Able to Speak Properly? When? 1 answer

I had revision chin implant surgery but this doctor did it via the inside of my mouth. I preferred when it was done from under my chin. I am not...

normal speech

Is It Possible to Avoid the Resorption Produced by the Chin Silicone Implant? 1 answer

I'm worried with the fack that silicone implants can produce bone resorption in chin augmentation procedure, how can this drawback be avoided? or...

bone resorption silicone implant

What is the Best Approach to Correct Previous Failed Chin Implants? 1 answer

I got a chin implant at 16 yo with an external incision, after some time i decided to get a new implant in at 22 yo since my face changed,i told the...

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What Are the Consequences of Having my Chin Implant Removed? 1 answer

I had a revision implant because the first one was not placed properly and it looked like I had an egg on the bottom of my face. My second doctor was...

removal

After Chin Implant, Is This Chronic Infection - or Skin Infection? 1 answer

About 6 months ago I had a medpor chin implant procedure performed via oral incision. The first 2 weeks were fine however it soon became infected with...

6 months post-op causes drainage infection

Chin Implant is Too Wide and Square 1 answer

Hi, I 21 yrs old and about 4-5 months ago I had a large chin implant placed underneath my chin. It was not the medpor implant. Before I had it done,...

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Pain 2 Months After Chin Implant While Smiling, Has It Hit A Nerve? 1 answer

I had a silicone chin implant placed 8 weeks ago which was fixated via two titanium skews. The results look good, however, I have pain on one side of...

2 months post-op pain revision silicone implant smile

Why Can't They Get my Chin Implant Right? 1 answer

I've had two different doctors provide me with a chin implant and both times it did not look right. Why is this happening? How does a doctor know...

placement revision unhappy

Short Lower Lip After Chin Implant, Is This Permanent? 1 answer

In Jan. I got a medpor chin implant with an intraoral incision, in late May I got it removed,trimmed,and reinserted. Now my lower lip is shorter and...

bottom lip complication

How Long Do I Have to Wait to See the Final Results of a Chin Implant? 1 answer

How long do I have to wait to see the final results of a chin implant?

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What to Do After Bad Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant Surgery? 1 answer

I had a doctor in Argentina who is the doctor for the Argentinian football team provide me with a rhinoplasty and chin implant. I was referred by a...

bad results

Is It Normal for Your Chin to Look Unnatural After a Chin Implant? 1 answer

This is the second time I have a chin implant. The 1st time right away I felt it looked extremely unnatural and the doctor kept telling me it will...

fake look normal

Swelling, Droopiness, And Asymmetry 2 Weeks Post-Chin Implant Removal. Will It Go Back To Normal? (photo) 1 answer

I had the smallest size silastic winged chin implant placed through an incision in my mouth mid-august. When the surgeon removed the bandage my jaw...

droopy normal removal uneven

What to Do About Loose End on Chin Implant? 1 answer

I had a silicone chin implant installed 11 weeks ago, it looks fine but the left end is loose, under my jaw. After being cleared to exercise at 4...

What Can I Do About my Chin Implant Looking Unnatural? 1 answer

I have a receding chin and had a chin implant. It does not look natural. Profile is good but the frontal view looks as if I have an egg/bump at the...

fake look natural options

Chin implant palpable on left side. What are my options? 1 answer

Hello - I had a large chin implant placed through the inside of my mouth three days ago. Immediately after surgery, I could feel the implant...

3 days post-op revision

Itching Sensation 2 Years After Chin Implant, is It a Sign of Infection? 1 answer

I had a medpor chin implant surgery 2 years ago, with 2 screws in place to fix the implant. Since one month I began noticing itching sensation deep...

2 years post-op causes infection itching Medpor

How Long Should I Wait to Participate in Fellatio After a Chin Implant? 1 answer

I am a female and had rhinoplasty and a chin implant (inserted through the mouth) 15 days ago and recovering great. I'm still swollen in my chin...

2 weeks post-op blood pressure female sex sexually active timing

Replaced Medpor Chin Implant With Sliding Genioplasty, Is The Indentation Permanent? 1 answer

I removed my medpor chin implant of 3 years and opted for sliding genioplasty combined with mandible jaw reduction surgery. It's been 2.5 weeks...

indentation Medpor sliding genioplasty

Chin Implant 9 Months AgoAnd One Side Is Tight- Is This Normal? 1 answer

I had a chin implant 9 months ago i like how it looks and all but the left side feels tight other than that every thing is good. Does anyone know why...

9 months post-op normal tightness uneven

Wanting A Replacement- From Implantech Terino Anatomical Extended to Normal Anatomical Extended? (photo) 1 answer

I'm a 25 year old male, and I had an Implantech Terino anatomical extended medium implant put in a month ago. I'm not so happy with the result...

1 month post-op masculine replacement wide

Crooked Chin After Enlargement, Options for Fixing? 1 answer

Hello, 9 years ago I have done chin enlargement procedure. After the place healed I have noticed that my chin was crooked. My doctor injected some bio...

Bio-Alcamid crooked

Lower Lip Hangs Lower After Chin Implant Revision, Is this Normal? 1 answer

I had a 10mm silicon chin implant put in and 6 weeks later replaced it with a 5.5mm medpor due to shifting. Immediately after, I noticed my lower lip,...

bottom lip revision

Having Trouble After Chin Augmentation 1 answer

I am 3 months post of inter oral chin implant. It was a implant tech implant and 6mm in size. I now have crooked lips, longer space between the nose...

3 months post-op crooked intraoral incision unsatisfied

Dr. Will Not Acknowledge Crooked Chin Implant, What Can I Do? 1 answer

My chin implant is placed asymmetric. My docter says it isnt. So i went to the hospital to get a röntgen/ ct scan picture. It didnt show the...

crooked options

10 Days Out...How Much Can I Tell my Final Result? Thinking of Switching to Smaller. (photo) 1 answer

Had a medium extended anatomic implant. Dr. suggested large, but I thought medium would be plenty. Still looking kind of Jay Leno-ish and am concerned...

10 days post-op final result projection

Is It Fair For My Surgeon To Charge For A Revision of My Chin Implant Which Is Crooked and Too Big? 1 answer

costs crooked revision too big

Since I Got a Chin Implant 1 Week Ago, I've Had Excess Saliva, Normal? 1 answer

Hi, I had a intraoral chin implant done 7 days ago. For the last 3 days ive notice my mouth having excess saliva. When i lift my lower lip to see the...

1 week post-op male saliva

Could my Chin Implant be Causing Fatigue and Low Endurance if it Were Infected? 1 answer

Six years ago I,ve had a chin implant. Sometimes it feels thight and tingling.The recent years I developed a bad health condition, consisting of...

6 years post-op fatigue infection

How Soon After a Chin Implant Surgery Will It Be Okay to Get Facial Massages? 1 answer

massage timing

Which Chin Filler Do You Suggest After Implant Removal? 1 answer

Hi, I am going to have my chin implant removed soon, and my question is: how soon after removal can I use chin filler? I have allready had two...

filler recommendation removal

Can Shaving Cause a Chin Implant to Shift? 1 answer

A week ago I had chin implant surgery overseas. I read online that shaving is okay after a few days but decided to leave it for a week to be on the...

shave shifting

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