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Being an option, chin implants have serious disadvantages, specially in the mid and long term, patients are rarely happy with them after 5-6 years, all are out by then or later.Consider the chin advancement by means of sliding genioplasty, the advantages are:-lifetime procedure, no more revision or renewal procedures-more natural than implants-no visibility of implant edges during gestures-improves the double chin effect at the sub-mental muscles (floor of mouth) hammock caused by lack of tension there; also improves the shape and tension of perioral muscles; implants do no offer this feature-horse-shoe enhancement, covering the chin and also the jaw sides of it-no future displacements or neuritis of mental nerves-practically zero infections and 100% healing of bones-no need for complex plates and screws that may need future removal; just steel wires synthesis may suffice, they stay buried into bone callusThe cons are:-expensive, but cheap if you consider the lifetime pros-technically demanding, few surgeons are experienced or comfortable (though I personally perform 100% of the chin augmentations by this osseous method, always after offering the patients both options)-scary for the patient (though not so much if you explain well the stuff around it)This is my advice to patients with weak chin, the sliding genioplasty above all other options. After explaining pros and cons all my patients opt for the osseous genioplasty and opt out implants or fillers.
There is no time limit for silicone or other types of chin implants. Their safety is proven for over 40 years. After many years one can see small changes on the bone underneath the implant(s) of any kind due to pressure. However, this is very rarely clinically visible and infrequently a reason to exchange the implant.New implants come in variety of shapes and sizes and an experienced board certified plastic surgeon will be able to select one that fits your needs the best. Implant can be placed through an incision inside of your mouth or through an incision underneath your chin. Surgery is done in local or twilight anesthesia.You should discussed this issue with an experienced plastic surgeon n your area. Good luck.
In our practice, we have been using silicone chin implants for 25 years, and have an excellent success rate with them. Chin implants are manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes, are inserted through a submental approach, usually under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure.
Good quality medical grade silicone should last forever. Make sure your surgeon chooses a reputable brand for your chin implant. Hope this helps.
Yes, the silicone chin implants are very safe. I have been using these implants for over 20 years with great success!
Silicone rubber implants should last a lifetime. Occasionally the is rarely absorption of underlying bone seen on xray. But clinically no importance as long as its away from roots of teeth .
A silicone chin implant is very safe and will last a lifetime. All types of siicone implants have been used throughout the body for many years. They were available when I started doing surgery 35+ years ago.
A full set of facial photographs are required to make a determination about how the chin relates to the entire facial features. Chin implants also manufactured in a large assortment of both sizes and shapes, which is best determined at the time of the consultation/ examination. The old implant ...
You would be best served by a series of oral rinses (warm saltwater is a good option) to dislodge the food particle. If this doesn't help, contact your plastic surgeon for his/ her help. Removing lodged food/ debris from the incision will decrease the risk of infection or the...
Thank you for your question about your chin implant.Swelling after surgery is often asymmetric.But in your case, it seems more had to be done on the right side.These two factors suggest the swelling you are seeing is normal and will subside.Always consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.Hope...