Chin Implant Complications

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 procedure, there will be some bleeding and bleeding is possible for several days after surgery. Generally, this bleeding is not life threatening and does not come near requiring blood... more

As with any plastic surgery procedure, there are risks of infection and bleeding associated with having a chin implant. Fortunately, both of these are quite rare, especially if the implant is placed from under the chin where a sterile environment can be maintained during placement of the implant (as opposed to going through the mouth to place the implant). In addition, there are risks of possible nerve and muscle damage from the chin implant. There are both sensory (sensation)... 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

Chin implants are a great proceedure with few complications. I place my chins with an external approach and have had maybe 1 or 2 infections in over a 1000 implant placements. Placed externally it is easy to get the proper positioning and stabilization through accurate pocket development and the occasional suture placement. A standard chin placement in our office is done under local anesthesia and takes 15 minutes to do.

Too small Too big Infection Bleeding Interference with muscles of the lower lip Feeling the edge of the implant Choosing the wrong size and shape of implants

A chin implant is a very simple device and the associated risks are straight forward: A chin implant can be placed into position either by an incision under the chin or through the mouth. With the external approach, there will be a visible scar (which is generally very hard to see). With either approach, there is a risk of an infection and the risk is higher when using the oral route. If the implant gets infected, it will need to be removed to clear the infection. The implant is placed... more

Although any surgery has risks, generally Chin augmentation is a very safe and low risk procedure. Nerve injury, malposition, infection, and scarring are always considered and steps are taken to make them very rare. Your surgeon should discuss all of these in detail. Good luck.

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 fixed. Aesthetic dissatisfaction is always possible. Video imaging pre-operatively can help avoid this endpoint. Silicone implants can cause bone resorption and even tooth pain in occasional patients... 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 with implants include, infection, bleeding, rotation, extrusion (implant exposure), scar formation around it (encapsulation), damage to the sensory (Mental) nerves to the lower lip,... 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, discomfort, wound breakdown, hypertrophic scar formation, asymmetry, unfavorable healing, implant rotation, migration, infection, exposure, bony erosion, dental injury, nerve injury with diminished lip sensation... 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, lip dysfunction, prolonged lip numbness, and lack of aesthetic improvement (in the case of a vertically short chin, for example, a genioplasty may be a better option than a mentoplasty). In spite of this scary list of risks... more

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 natural and long lasting and I find that most people are very disappointed in the long-term effects of most of these other procedures. My motto is “beware of minimal procedures... more