Can titanium screws/chin implants trigger an autoimmune response?

 Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years.  You should continue to follow up with your surgeon until the chin appears to be fully healed.   Further information would be needed to hel...

You can have sliding genioplasty. The doctor would cut and take a way a wedge of bone to correct the length. 

It looks as if you might have a slightly diminished jaw line which makes your face appear shorter. I would consider using Voluma, an injectable filler first, that can last several years. This would make sure you like the effect and it is also reversible. If you like the effect, then you would be...

You may have some weakness of your left lower lip which can occur if the marginal mandibular nerve is stretched. Are you noting gradual improved symmetry and movement of your lower lip? Nearly all lower lip weaknesses after chin implant get better within a maximum of 5-6 months postoperative. If...

There are two ways to place a chin implant, through the mouth or via a small incision under the chin. The advantage of going under the chin is more direct placement and less likely to damage the sensory nerves or move. The advantage of the intraoral or mouth approach is that there is no scar but...

The patient may not know the 'side by side' comparison of materials but there is a difference to experienced surgeons. You also failed to mention a third material - gortex, which is the more ideal of the three for the final appearance. As well even though you mention the "equal" size and...