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 infected with that approach.
One (out of hundreds) shifted slightly and was corrected via a second procedure. So in summary, I feel it is one of the safest operations we do and it makes a big improvement in your appearance.
You simply can not diet and excercise a larger, stronger chin. You have to decide if you are happy with your chin as it is, or have an operation to enhance the appearance.
see a video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-G705P5b9Y
video with Jay Leno here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaxzR8bOms8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaxzR8bOms8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-G705P5b9Y
