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Crooked Chin Implant? (photo)

I am 6 weeks post op and since day one my chin implant has been uneven,my chin looks as if its pointing to the left,can this be due to swelling or is...

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

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...

Suddenly Have Lower Right Lip and Chin Numbness After Chin Implant. Why?

After I had my chin implant surgery, everything so going ok, but I still had a little swelling. It is 9 days post-op and I suddenly began to feel an...

Why Does Bone Resorption Occur After a Chin Implant?

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Why Has my Chin Implant Made my Lower Lip Smaller?

Hi there, I had a chin implant a year ago but I still feel some discomfort inside my mouth. I also noticed that my lower lip became even smaller (more...

3 Weeks Post Chin Surgery and Have Asymmetry? (photo)

Ive already posted questions but I dont think this is a time and healing issue. The implant seems str8 but it feels like there's more flesh on the...

I Have a Lump on my Chin After a Chin Implant? It Has Been One Month Since Surgery.

It is very firm and round and quite large, right in the centre of my chin. I'm very worried about it. Is it an infection? Is it swelling? Do I...

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