Chin Implant: Q&A

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Chin Implant Complications

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

16 doctor answers

How Successful Are Chin Implant Surgeries?

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 is...

10 doctor answers

Nerve Damage After Chin Implant?

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...

5 doctor answers

Sliding Genioplasty Vs Chin Implant

I saw a plastic surgeon last year and we discussed buccal fat removal and sliding genioplasty. I've held off on the surgery due to the risks...

8 doctor answers

Risk of Ptosis After Chin Implant Removal?

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."...

2 doctor answers | 2 community comments

Is There More Risk with Bigger Chin Implant Than Small One?

And is it possible to have a big chin implant without making a chin/face look longer?

6 doctor answers

Is It Riskier to Ask for Vertical Elongation in Sliding Genioplasty?

Does sliding genio result in longer recovery time and unpredictable results if vertical lengthening is requested?

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

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...

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Can the Body Reject a Chin Implant?

I am very interested in getting a chin implant but my only worry is that my body will reject it at some point in my life if not right away. My body...

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Would A Genioplasty Help Improve My Profile? (photo)

Hello! I Have been looking around alot and am wondering if a genioplasty would help improve my profile. I also had trouble finding specific info in...