Phoenix Chin Implant doctors
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Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
10290 N 92nd St Suite 207, Scottsdale |
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Paul K. Holden, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
9522 E. San Salvador Dr. Suite 301, Scottsdale |
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Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
3501 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160, Scottsdale |
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Amir M. Karam, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
4765 Carmel Mountain Road 201, San Diego |
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Geoffrey E. Leber, MD
Paradise Valley Plastic Surgeon
5410 N. Scottsdale Road Suite D-500 , Paradise Valley |
Recent Answers
Left and mid photo unaltered. Photo on the right is the desired look. Is my expectation realistic? Or am I asking for too much chin? How will a chin implant change my front profile? Will my chin look pointy? Wider? Longer? Will the addition of a chin implant make the overall shape of my face look less round? Do most surgeons provide photographic examples of their work during a consultation? Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.
Update: Photo added.
Hi Zombie,
I could not view your photos, but I can tell you that what you expect needs to be clearly discussed with your surgeon. The concern is always that a patient may want too much from a fairly simple operation. That being said, a chin implant can make quite a large difference in one's appearance.
When I discuss this operation with patients, I am sure to indicate what I think is a reasonable expectation for their chin, in my hands. None of the other surgeons on this board (unless one of them is YOUR surgeon) can tell you what your surgeon can accomplish. Just make sure you have been clear in your conversations and that your surgeon is comfortable with what you are hoping to achieve.
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 position itself is perfect, very well placed. In short, I sincerely love the outcome. However, I did notice that the gaps between the sutures are still not closed. It looks like they barely close. There is no bleeding though. So, how long does it usually take for the gaps to completely heal? What can be done to aid it?
Phillipp, it sounds like at least one layer of sutures have partially come apart (dehisced). This is usually not a problem provided that the closure your surgeon performed was in layers, including a "water tight" closure of periosteum around the implant. In most cases, this wound will heal slowly over the next 2 weeks. Your job is to make sure you are very gentle with it and do not allow any food to get trapped in that area.
Avoid eating foods you bite with your incisors for the next two weeks (no apples, sandwiches, etc), take care brushing your teeth, and rinse your mouth gently after each meal. Contact your surgeon as well so you can be on some antibiotics until the wound heals completely.
I hope this helps!
What can I expect in terms of bruising and swelling after undergoing chin implant surgery? If there are bruises, does the discoloration appear in other areas of the face? Does the swelling go down in a week? Could bruising last 2 weeks?
I tell all my patients that they could experience a bruise after a chin augmentation. Swelling is variable but certainly should be expected. Dressings, compression, icing, etc can reduce the severity of both. I think it is possible that bruising could be present for up to 2 weeks, although this is unlikely in my experience. Most of the swelling and bruising will settle in the upper neck. Best of Luck, Dr. Todd Hobgood.
