Is It Normal to Begin Swelling After 3 Months of Chin Implant?

Swelling and tenderness 3 months after chin implant placement is not normal. See your surgeon to evaluate you and rule out an infection around the implant. I don't do chin augmentation through the mouth any longer because there is an increased risk of infection despite the fact that you can avoid a skin incision. Another possible cause of your symptoms is dental inflammation or infection.

Infection of a silastic, rubberized silicone, chin implant is uncommon and may occur in less than 5% of procedures. You should call and visit your surgeon as soon as possible for evaluation. You may benefit from antibiotics. Sometimes infected implants may need to be removed. It's unclear why infection could occur 3 months after an uneventful surgery. Sometimes this may occur from trauma or from an infection in your lower teeth. Hope this is helpful for you.