Naples Chin Implant doctors

	Stephen Prendiville, MD Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon 9407 Cypress Lake Drive Suite A, Fort Myers		15 answers
	Anurag Agarwal, MD Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon 11181 Health Park Blvd Suite 1115, Naples		1 answer
	Jonathan Sonne, MD Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon 2235 Venetian Court Suite 1, Naples		1 answer
	Moises Salama, MD Miami Plastic Surgeon 21097 NE 27th Ct Suite 335, Aventura
	Justin Yovino, MD Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon 910 NE 26th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale

Recent Answers

Prevent Chin Implant Erosion? What are the common safety measures to prevent chin implant erosion? Are there better sucess rates for certain techniques or types of implants that others?

A: Chin Implant and Bone Erosion

There is radiographically documented subtle bone erosion with silastic chin implants. The resorption is believed to be less with PTFE (Goretex) implants, but silastic implants are not porous and are easier to manage in the event of an infection. Is there a way to prevent this radiographic finding? Not that I am aware of. However, in a healthy patient with adequate bone mass, bone resorption does not typically present clinical problems. I have seen a number of patients with chin implants in place for 20 plus years without incident.

Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is It Better to Have a Chin Implant Placed by an Oral Surgeon or a Facial Plastic Surgeon? I'm looking to have a chin implant placed. I work in the dental field and I was wondering if it would be better to consult with an oral surgeon or a facial plastic surgeon?

A: Either Facial Plastic Surgeon or Oral Surgeon Can Perform Chin Implant

As a Facial Plastic Surgeon, I can attest that physicians with this training are capable to perform chin implants and many perform this procedure on a regular basis. During my training I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons who were capable to perform chin implants and also performed this procedure on a regular basis. My suggestion is to choose someone in either specialty who is not only Board Certified, but perfoms chin implants regularly.

Jonathan Sonne, MD

Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon

Why Can't my 14 Year-old Son Have a Chin Implant? We want to correct our son's facial disfigurement, but he's 14, why is this too young for a chin implant?

A: Chin Implant at Age 14

I agree with Dr. Blinski. Facial growth and development take longer to fully develop in boys than in girls, and isn't complete until a minimum of 17-18.

Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon