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How to Treat Tight Scar in Mouth After Chin Implant Surgery?

asked 2 years ago by anon950 in San Francisco
Latest answer by Eric M. Joseph, MD
Question viewed 277 times
Tags: mouth, surgery scar

4 years ago, I had a chin implant put in through my mouth that was too big and misplaced. They took it out and re-inserted a smaller implant two months later. After the second proceedure, the implant was still too big. 6 weeks later, the second implant was removed and my mouth re-stiched.

All proceedures were done through my mouth. 4 years later, I still have a scar in my mouth that is very tight and uncomfortable. Is there any way to help the scar? Would steriod injections help? I worry that they would change the shape of my chin.

3 answers to How to Treat Tight Scar in Mouth After Chin Implant Surgery?

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A steroid injection may help your tight scar after Chin Implant Surgery.

If the scar between your lower lip and teeth is tight, a dilute triamcinolone injection may be helpful. This should not affect the appearance of your chin, and could soften your scar making you more comfortable. I hope this is helpful for you.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scar revision for chin implant surgery

Steroids could provided some laxity to the scar. IF too much is injected, it could produce fat atrophy and loss of chin fullness. Another alternative is a scar reslease but this is not without risks.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Scar in mouth

There are many ways to deal with your scar. You need to consult a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON and dicuss all the options available to you. From cortisone injections to scar revsion
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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