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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,...

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...

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.

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...

When Getting a Chin Implant is It Better to Do Incision Via the Mouth or Under the Chin? 12 answers

What are the pros and cons for both? Why would one doctor choose outside chin and another inside mouth. If you had a chin implant via an incision...

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....

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...

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...

Chin Implant for a Teenager? 9 answers

I've always been extremely self-conscious about my face, which has a sort of saggy appearance. I am seventeen years old, which I have been told is a...

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.

Bone Erosion Associated with Silastic Chin Implant 8 answers

Hi, i wish to have a silicone chin implant procedure to correct a mild weak chin but my main concern after reading on the subject is the "bony...

Chin Implant for More Prominent, but Not Longer Chin? 8 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...

Chin Implant and Nose Job to Change my Profile. Is This Realistic? 8 answers

I've always hated my profile. My retracted chin always bothered me and then my nose started bothering me as well. So I've done this on...

Why Can't my 14 Year-old Son Have a Chin Implant? 8 answers

We want to correct our son's facial disfigurement, but he's 14, why is this too young for a chin implant?

How is a Chin Implant Secured? 8 answers

Does a chin implant move around or is it secured?

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 Augmentation with Filler over an Existing Chin Implant? 7 answers

I had a chin implant (extended anatomical conform chin implant, large size, from a famous American company, dont' know if I can say the name) on...

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 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...

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.

Chin Implant Methods and Options? 6 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...

Is a Chin Implant Revision Very Difficult? 6 answers

I had a chin implant done in Argentina 7 months ago. I am wanting a revision. I went to a doctor here in NY and he stated it is a difficult procedure...

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...

What Are the Recommended Fillers for a Chin Implant Surgery? 6 answers

How common is it for a patient to use their own fat as filler instead of readily available fillers in the market?

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.

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...

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...

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...

Restylane and Chin Implant 5 answers

I had restalyne injection to chin and cheek areas and the result were not satisfying! it been one 2 monthes after and now i want to have a chin...



Is Jaw Botox Before or After Chin Implant Required? 5 answers

Is Jaw Botox required before or after Chin Implantation? I've heard from a friend in the aesthetic industry that anybody undergoing chin implant...

Visualizing a Chin Implant? 5 answers

Can the patient choose the way his chin will look after the surgery? Is there a computer simulation procedure to choose the chin implant size for a...

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 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...

Remove Chin Implant and Do a Genioplasty at the Same Time 4 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...

Fat Removal Around Jaw Line for Chubby Face? 4 answers

I have an incredibly round and chubby face. I've had buccal fat taken out and I've had cheek implants. I still feel that whenever I smile my...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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 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?

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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?

What Are the Different Types of Fillers Used in Chin Augmentation? 2 answers

What are the pros and cons of the 3 most popular fillers used in chin augmentation?

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...

Chin and Jaw Implant - Can They Be Done Together? 1 answer

Im planing on getting a chin implant, but i think i also need a jaw implant to achieve my goal, but my question is, do i need to have two different...

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...

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...

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?

Will I Achieve a More Masculine Appearance with Jaw Advancement Surgery? 1 answer

What are the differences between the jaw advancement and chin augmentation in terms of side effects and costs?

Chin Implant Removal - Is my Chin Still Swollen? Should I Give It Time or Not?

Hi Ive had my implant in for close to 12 months and i just recently had it removed 2 weeks ago and my chin does not look as it use to before the...

Bone Erosion Associated with Silastic Chin Implants

Hi, i wish to have a silicone chin implant procedure to correct a mild weak chin but my main concern after reading on the subject is the "bony...

Why Did Doctor Refuse to Inject Radiesse over Silicone Chin Implant?

I got a chin implant 5 months ago.Now I had some filler to further enhance my result.The same doctor who performed the surgery,injected Juvederm...

Can I Have my Chin Implant Adjusted with a Screw Put In?

Had the implant 16 years ago. its silicone. I am wanting to take up karate and worried it might shift if it gets a knock (even though i would wear a...

Will Skin Be Droopy After Chin Implant Removal?

I had a chin implant with rhinoplasty in 2001. I feel dull constant pain around the chin area now. Last year I felt the area got swollen. I had a...
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