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

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 Doctor Answers | Asked by anon950 in San Francisco
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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.
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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.
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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

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Hi anon, I was wondering how it went? I have a tight scar also after removal. Mine was removed after 18 years as it started to periodically feel tight and awkward. They removed it a month ago and my chin still feels tight. Actaully it feels even worse. the surgeon said the scar pocket looked and fet normal, so I dont knwo what to do. But wondered whether your scar problem was fixed?

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