Male Chin Implant - Possible Complications?

I probably perform more chin surgery than most surgeons as in addition to being a board certified plastic surgeon, I also have a dental degree. Patients know that, and are usually aware of it before they see me. Having performed hundreds of chin operations, I have had 2 get infected and every single one was via an intraoral approach. They all did fine, and the problem was corrected. Currently, my preferred approach is via a small under the chin incision and I have had none of them get... more

Residual pain 1 week after a chin implant is not unusual and some swelling should still be present, however from (week 2-5) I would expect to see a gradual but continuous improvermnt on both the pain and swelling matter, if things stall or don"t get better see your surgeon ASAP.

Complications are no higher in a male than in a female.  A chin implant can be a nice addition to creating a masculine and well defined jawline in select patients.  Complications include the following: Infection Poor scarring Asymmetric Placement Extrusion Sensation lost Overall, with an experienced chin implant surgeon, risks and complications are quite rare.

There are very few complications associated with a chin implant. The majority of times the chin implant is performed under local anesthesia. The patient is placed on antibiotics to prevent infection. There will be some numbness around the chin area and will resolve 99% of the time. Rarely is it ever permanent. If the implant is placed in the proper anatomical position directly over the bone there is no chance of facial motor nerve loss. There is only a 1% chance of the implant... more

Chin implants are really great for so many reasons. If you have a weak chin and weak side profile then I would really suggest you consider it. I have been doing chin implants for 17 years and they are really a great thing to consider if needed. It is a relatively easy procedure to do and has a fairly quick recovery. Good Luck.

There are two types of chin implant complications and they can be broadly categorized into the way the implant is put in through the mouth or under the chin and the type of implant that is used. Implants placed through the mouth have a higher incidence of infection, malposition or moving to the wrong area usually too high, injuring the mental or sensory nerve and occasionally extrusion or coming out through the mouth. Implants placed externally under a small incision in the chin have a... more

Chin implants are an excellent facial sculpture tool to enhance the balance of the face. a defined jawline with good chin strength projects an impression of strength and can balance a prominet nose. in experienced hands, complications are unusual with chin implants and include of course all of the risks of any surgery (healing problems, bruising, swelling, discomfort (usually mild), a surgical scar (i like to put implants in thought the mouth so no scar shows on the outside), numbness... more

Chin implants are one of my favorite surgical procedures. I can't think of any other surgical procedure that is as straightforward to perform, and helps the entire face/profile/neck appearance so dramatically. The major types of complications are those common to all facial surgery: bleeding, infection, numbness of the chin or lips, weakness of the chin or lip muscles, tilting or assymmetry of the implant, or infection, either immediate or years down the line. One of the best things about... more

Many of the complications depend on the implant materials which can vary from silicone, gortex (PTFE), marlex (polypropylene mesh), medpor (porous polyethylene), hydroxyapatite, etc. There are risks to crossing the street or flying in an airplane and, of course, there are risks to any surgical procedure. These risks can occur regardless of surgeon or technique. These include but are not limited to: infection, hematoma, discomfort, wound breakdown, hypertrophic scar formation, asymmetry,... more