What are the risks associated with chin implants?

Chin implants are really fairly safe operations.  They can be placed externally under the chin or through the mouth.  Infection is possible but very unlikely.  Damage to the mental nerve is possible but in the hands of an experienced surgeon, very unlikely.  Malposition can occur but can be... more

The chin can be augmented by moving a segment of the chin forward / downward (as the need dictates) (IE a Sliding genioplasty) or by placing a chin implant. Chin implants can be placed through the mouth or through the skin under the chin. Each approach has plusses and minuses. The potential risks associated... more

SEE SAMPLE VIDEO BELOW BY CLICKING MORE: There are risks to crossing the street or flying in an airplane and, of course, there are risks to any surgical procedure. These risks can occur regardless of surgeon or technique. These include but are not limited to: i nfection, hematoma... more

Fortunately, receiving a chin implant is quite safe and often devoid of complication.  Standard risks that need to be reviewed with your surgeon include bleeding, infection, scarring, rejection requiring removal, implant malposition, implant migration, bone resorption,... more

The complications from a chin implant will vary depending on the type of implant used. Various substances are currently used for chin implants including solid silicone, ePTFE (tradename Goretex), linear high-density polyethylene (tradename Medpor), the patient's own fat, and others. During the implant... more

Possible complications that patients need to be aware of before surgery include: Infection Bleeding Nerve damage Mandible bony absorption (a small layer of bone fades away) Rejection of the implant Lip dysfunction Movement of the implant

I’m not a big fan of procedures that involve the placement of unnatural devices to reverse the visible signs of aging. I prefer to use procedures that reposition structures that have fallen due to the effects of the aging process and gravitational forces that we all experience. These tend to be much more... more