Asymmetric Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant Results

I had Chin Implant along with Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, but I'm not satisfied with both procedures. My chin looks asymmetrical and it seems as if it's jutting to the left side. I had a revision for chin implant and my plastic surgeon tried shortening the jutting end but still juts out. He says it's because I have an asymmetrical face, and some filler will probably alleviate the problem. As regards to my Rhinoplasty, I'm still waiting for the swelling to go down, but it seems like I need a revision because it's so asymmetrical. Any advice on how to get it fixed?

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See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

From your description it sounds like you will need a revision of both. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to evaluate the problems and give expert counsel on how to fix them.

Toby Mayer, MD

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Asymmetric chin implants occur from two reasons. First, patients may have an underlying skeletal asymmetry of their original jaw that is now exaggerated by placing an implant over it. Secondly, implants are held in place by a capsule that form around the implant over a few weeks following surgery. What keeps implants in place is the pocket created to put it into. If the pocket has even a small amount of excess room, the implant may shift or scar tissue can displace if over the first few... more

Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant Asymmetries

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