Chin Implant Recovery

What aftercare do I need once I get a chin implant. When can I return to work? Worried about bruising

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What's the recovery after a Chin implant?

I have performed Chin augmentation with chin implants for over 20 years and: Only use an incision, under the chin, never through the mouth to place the chin implant Do not secure the chin implant with sutures or screws Do not recommend using a strap or wrap across the chin area which, IMHO, could cause the chin implant to move Recommend patients do not touch the chin implant for 1 month Recommend patients sleep on an airline style U-shaped pillow for 1... more

Chin Implant Aftercare

You definitely want to make sure you avoid pressure or trauma to the lower jaw region. Cold compresses are recommended in the first 72 hours and help to minimize swelling and bruising. Many patients choose frozen peas for this purpose since they are lightweight and conform to the chin area. Skin sutures, if present, under the chin are removed around day 5. I will routinely evert the skin edges, meaning the skin will tent up a little from the surrounding tissue. This is done on purpose so... more

Chin implant after care

You should be able to return to work after 5 to 7 days and to regular physical activities after 2 weeks. Some mild to moderate discomfort is normal in the first few days. The lower lip may feel tight for a few weeks after the surgery. If the implant is placed through an incsion on the inside of the mouth, care is taken to keep the area clean with frequent saline rinses during the first week.

Chin Implant Recovery

Chin implant recovery is typically quick and pain free. You may see a temporary change in the smile for a week or so and this returns to normal quickly. My only suggestion with recovery is that if you have any major dental work needed that you should attempt this prior to your schedule chin augmentation for a speedy recovery.

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Post-operative instructions after chin implant...

Usually after chin augmentation, you should expect some discomfort and swelling for about a week. The swelling may cause a little difficulty smiling and talking, but that is only temporary and will return to normal in a week or so. Most people return to work in a week. You should avoid activity that might cause an impact to your face for a few weeks, such as contact sports, or anything that may cause damage to your new beautifully sculpted chin.

Chin Implant recovery

Patients generally recover quickly from a chin implant. You will likely have some focal chin swelling that should resolve in 1 week or less. After surgery, I instruct patients to avoid any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for about 2-3 weeks (avoid impact sports for instance). In addition, we have a protocol for good oral hygiene if an intraoral incision is utilized. In terms of returning to work, I just suggest perhaps 2 or 3 days off and then you can go... more

Chin implant recovery

Chin implant recovery is simple. Most swelling is gone in a week. You are up and around the next day after surgery. You are out with friends in a week. Back to work in 3 or 4 days. After 2 weeks regular activities and exercise should be fine.

Postoperative Chin Implant Recovery

Recovery is quite quick after an isolated chin implant procedure. Many patients can return to work quite early, at 72 hours since the only visible sign of a chin implant can be either a small incision (if external approach used) and swelling along jawline. Steps to an optimal recovery after a chin implant: Ice aggressively for first 72 hours Compression to chin area for at least first 72 hours, then at night as needed Avoid trauma to chin for first several... more

Chin Implant Recovery

Chin Implant Recovery is fairly quick. The sutures are absorbable and do not need to be removed. You would need to take care of the incision by applying anti-scar creams for a month or two. Avoid trauma to the area. Hope this helped. Dr. Sajjadian

Recovery from chin implant

You need to wear chin strap for 3 weeks. There is mild swelling an bruising, but no one should notice the implant. Proper size and shape of implant: Practice moderate after care, mouth wash frequently, mouth hygiene. Wear chin strap for 3 weeks.