When chin implants are placed, they are often palpable and feel a little different and mobile until they heal down completely. Moving the implant is not ideal however it is common immediately following your surgery. Your physcian will be able to tell you if it is malpositioned. Enjoy your new look!
Is my chin implant malpositioned?
I had a chin implant put in a month ago. On one side I can feel the end of the "wing" on my gumline from the inside of my mouth (it's not painful or uncomfortable). On the other side I cannot. When I look at my face, I can notice that it doesn't look completely symmestrical; but my friends say they can't. Should I be concerned and try to fix it - or is it normal for it to be slightly off? Thank you.
3 answers to “Is my chin implant malpositioned?”
A: Chin implant asymmetry
It is quite common for your jawbone to be uneven. If this was the case then it is natural to expect that your chin implant may not sit symmetrically within the mouth. You my want to leave well enough alone if the external appearance is satisfactory. One other consideration is the type of implant; depending on... more
A: too early
You may have uneven jaw line or uneven implant placement. Either way let it be as long as it does hurt and it is not noticeable.
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31 Mar 2009
Thank you doctors! I have a medpor implant. I feel like the chin actually looks ok but the jaw line seems uneven because one side sits higher than the other.