Please help! Extreme swelling/muscle pain/restricted movement 11 days after a chin implant -- should I be concerned? (Photos)

November 28, 2017
Asked By:chinhelpneeded in Asia

I had a silicone chin implant placed with under-chin incision 11 days ago. In the last 24/48 hours I'm VERY concerned. My swelling has drastically increased, the muscles under my chin (and even down my neck) are very sore, I struggle to smile/chew/open my mouth and even swallowing hurts the under-chin muscles. My PS is saying take acetaminophen and apply warm compress. Can someone please tell me if I should be concerned? Note that I had NO signs of double chin before, just receded chin.

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Answer: Please help! Extreme swelling/muscle pain/restricted movement 11 days after a chin implant

November 29, 2017

Answer: Please help! Extreme swelling/muscle pain/restricted movement 11 days after a chin implant

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