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Can a Jaw Implant Be Done Under a Local Anaesthetic ?

asked 3 months ago by bronzie
Latest answer by Jay M. Pensler, MD
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Tags: jaw, candidate, local anesthesia, replacement

I would consider a jaw implant, but can it be done under a local anesthetic. What type of implant would widen my jaw?, What are the risks and do they need replacing after a certain period of time like breast implants do.

4 answers to Can a Jaw Implant Be Done Under a Local Anaesthetic ?

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Jaw Implant and Local

I do not feel a jaw implant can be placed and fixated with the techniques we presently utilize easily under local Anesthesia. Presently I think I would prefer general anesthesia for placement of a jaw implant. This is different than a chin implant.
Jay M. Pensler, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Can a Jaw Implant Be Done Under a Local Anaesthetic ?

This is a more complex operation than a chin implant as mentioned previously, but using local anesthesia is very much dependent on the patient as well as the surgeon. I do not use screws when placing these implants and have done so under local anesthesia. But, pure local anesthesia is what you get when you have your teeth worked on and in surgical operating room, we can occasionally augment this with oral medications that can make the procedure more tolerable. As long as no bone work is... more
Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO

Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Jaw Angle Implants Require General Anesthesia

When you refer to jaw implants for facial widening, I assume you are referring to jaw angle implants. Unlike chin implants which could be done under local anesthesia, such is not the same for jaw angle implants. These implants are placed from inside the mouth with an incision way back along the jawline, posing much more difficulty than placing chin implants. in addition, lifting up the large masseter muscle on each side of the jaw to place angle implants is not a ... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Chin implants can easily be done under local anesthesia.

Chin implants give some of the best and most striking cosmetic improvement in the patient who is a good candidate for a chin implant, The procedure can be easily done under local anesthesia. While I prefer the sub mental incision (under the chin) it can also be done through the mouth. I prefer an extended silicon rubber implant which I place under the periostium of the jaw bone. This will make the implant fix firmly to the bone and not be moveable. With any surgical procedure there... more
Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD

Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon

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