My Dr. says I have small bone fragments under my skin (chin) due to severe acne in my 20s. I am now 57. He said he doesn't think he can help me. Is there anyone who CAN help me with this problem?
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Answer: Effective removal of Heterotrophic Calcification and Acne Scars
A genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay in the hospital and is much more invasive. As long as your teeth fit together properly, you can undergo a simple chin implant placement under local anesthesia As an outpatient...
I suggest you consult with oral surgeons in your community or plastic surgeons who have the proper cranial facial fellowship training.
If you look at your profile picture, you’ll see that your chin already has fairly strong forward projection. If you augment with further forward projection, t...
The tissue supporting the chin can sometimes drop following surgical procedures on the chin. There are several treatment options to improve this condition. In some cases, I prefer to place an endotine device on the front of the chin to re-support and suspend the soft tissue pad of the chin. In...