I am 9 days post op for silicone chin augmentation inserted under chin (medium size 3 extended anatomic). Swelling and bruising recovery is awful but am noticing slow improvements. I am now concerned about asymmetry that I'm hoping is due to swelling, as day 1 post op pic does not show this asymmetry but day 9 pic does. Should I see it decrease and become symmetrical soon or is the implant malpositioned?
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A chin augmentation is often performed in combination with a rhinoplasty, and will not create complications or worsen recovery if the procedure is performed properly. It is preferred to have the procedures together, as you will only have one recovery. I would recommend an in-person consult with...
Chin augmentation should improve your appearance by projecting the chin and extending your neck forward. Your chin should not extend all the way to your nose, but more to the level of your lips. Extending the chin to the nose would make it look over projected.
An extended anatomic implant may be appropriate but this is difficult to know without seeing pictures or examining you.Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of chin implants and facial procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and...