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Lip Asymmetry After Chin Implant Removal

asked 2 years ago by BYU in Utah
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 413 times
Tags: chin, asymmetry, removal, upper lip

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 the mouth under local anesthetic. It had been in place for 5 months. There is still some asymmetry with the mouth, especially the corner of the upper lip.

Is there anything she can do to help the asymmetry? Thanks so much for your reply. Terry

3 answers to Lip Asymmetry After Chin Implant Removal

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Lip asymmetry after removal of chin implant

There is not much that can be done with regards to asymmetry of the upper lip after a chin implant is removed. This is more of an issue with muscle asymmetry and has nothing to do with the implant placement and removal.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Lip asymmetry

Check pre-op and post-op pictures, to see if the problem existed prior to either surgery. Injury to or non-attachment of the depressor anguli oris may be atfault. See your BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON for a proper analysis and may be an electromyogram may give the diagnosis of which muscle is affected and a plan of treatment is given
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Uneven Lip after chin implant removal

Asymmetry in the LOWER lip may occur for several reasons. But asymmetry in the UPPER lip is unusual. To some degree if the DAO of the lower lip is effected in can casue elevation of the corner of the mouth. Better symmetry can be achieved by use of Botox in the normal DAO.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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