Can a Chin Implant Be Performed in the Office Under Local?

asked 2 years ago by Chinthatshifted_NY in New York, NY
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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7 answers to Can a Chin Implant Be Performed in the Office Under Local?

Chin implant can be done in office or surgery center

Yes, a chin implant (chin augmentation) can be performed in the office or surgery center setting under sterile conditions with local anesthesia. It can also be removed under local anesthesia. The entire chin area has to be anesthetized with a local anesthetic in order to place a chin implant.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Chin Implant In Office Under Local Anesthetic

Chin implant come in a variety of materials such as silicone or a permanent matrix such as Porex. Regardless of the material many surgeons like to anchor these implants with a screw into the bone. While it is easy to numb the lower lip and soft tissues of the jaw its more difficult to numb the bone. Not impossible but the surgeon must know how to block the alveolar nerves. An outpatient surgery center or a hospital operating room would be more comfortable and safer in my opinion.... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant placement in the office

Sterility is more of an issue here than anesthesia. The implant is in an area that must be kept very sterile during its insertion. An operating room is the most sterile place to perform this. As far as anesthesia goes, it may be painful to do just under local. Therefore, I would recommend at least twilight sedation with local anesthesia. Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Possibly

I would guess that a dental block could be done. Personally I wouldn't want to do it that way, but if done in a "real" OR no reason not to. I would recommend some form of sedation however. sek

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Can a chin implant be performed in the office under local?

Hello, I think all doctors will answer in a similar manner - Yes, it is possible. What you save is perhaps some cost. However, the value of some intravenous sedation may out weigh any cost savings. Perhaps your doctor meant local anesthesia with IV sedation vs a General anesthetic??

Michael Kulick, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant augmentation under local anesthesia

Yes, chin augmentation with a silicone implant may be performed under local anesthesia. However, most surgeons perform the procedure under either IV sedation (twilight) or general anesthesia. There may be excess tissue swelling from the local anesthesia solution, which makes precise judgments on implant sizing more difficult when done under local anesthesia. Removing an implant is more commonly performed under local rather than placing an implant. Regardless of anesthesia method, the... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Possible for chin implant to be performed in office with sedation

A chin implant could be done under some local and sedation. Proper sterile techniques must be followed as per all surgical procedures.It is a simple procedure but requires dissection close to the bone which could be a sensitive dissection. Hope that helps!

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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