I am 3 weeks post-op chin implant. I still have the inability to move my left lower lip down but I know from other answers it takes time for the nerve to heal, however, I have a new concern. Even on the right side, which moves fine, my lip is up too high when I smile. It comes halfway up my top teeth and you used to be able to see all of my top teeth before. Is that from swelling? Will my bottom lip move down more as it heals? Will my smile go back to what it was? I had a beautiful smile.
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November 2, 2011
Answer: Bottom Lip Too High 3 Weeks Post-Op Chin Implant, Is It Swelling? (photo)
The most important part of getting a good result from plastic surgery, is the surgeon that you choose. While there are many people capable of performing chin implant surgery, a board certified plastic surgeon will be able to evaluate all of the other options that should be considered...
As stated by the other physicians, a solid silicone implant can last a lifetime. Solid silicone does not reabsorb and again, because it is solid, there is no concern with it leaking. Many of my patients that are seeking to Improve their chin and neck elect to have chin...
Weakness of the downward movement of the lower lip is caused by a stretch injury to the marginal mandibular nerve during the placement of the chin implant. It is far more likely to occur from a submental rather than an intraoral approach to insertion of the implant. This is very uncommon and,...
