I have a meduim size chin implant right now if I get a large will the scar move up ? And will they have to make a second cut
Answer: Chin Implant Exchange through the same incision Usually the same incision without making it bigger is possible for implant exchange for a larger chin implant. It will be in the same position, (near the crease)
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Answer: Chin Implant Exchange through the same incision Usually the same incision without making it bigger is possible for implant exchange for a larger chin implant. It will be in the same position, (near the crease)
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August 4, 2014
Answer: I want a larger chin implant. Will a second incision be needed? Typically, moving from a medium to a large chin implant, the previous incision would be used. If that scar was at all widened it could be removed at the time of surgery. A larger implant will move that scar forward to some degree but this is usually negligible as long as the incision was properly placed the first time. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 4, 2014
Answer: I want a larger chin implant. Will a second incision be needed? Typically, moving from a medium to a large chin implant, the previous incision would be used. If that scar was at all widened it could be removed at the time of surgery. A larger implant will move that scar forward to some degree but this is usually negligible as long as the incision was properly placed the first time. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 4, 2014
Answer: Chin Augmentation If you had a submental approach the same incision will likely be utilised - your surgeon will likely excise it at the time. It is unlikely that there would be any significant change in the position of the scar if it was made in an appropriate position. You should also consider other chin augmentation options including an osseous genioplasty. RegardsDr Guy Watts
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August 4, 2014
Answer: Chin Augmentation If you had a submental approach the same incision will likely be utilised - your surgeon will likely excise it at the time. It is unlikely that there would be any significant change in the position of the scar if it was made in an appropriate position. You should also consider other chin augmentation options including an osseous genioplasty. RegardsDr Guy Watts
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August 3, 2014
Answer: Changing chin implant to larger size I am assuming that your chin implant was placed through an incision underneath your chin. If you were going to change that implant to a larger size, the same incision should be able to be used. So, the scar should remain the same and at the same location in most cases.
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August 3, 2014
Answer: Changing chin implant to larger size I am assuming that your chin implant was placed through an incision underneath your chin. If you were going to change that implant to a larger size, the same incision should be able to be used. So, the scar should remain the same and at the same location in most cases.
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June 24, 2016
Answer: Removing and replacing with a larger chin implant It is possible to up-size a chin implant. This can be performed under local anesthesia. The previous incision is cut out and the old implant is removed as well. Once the old implant has been removed, the pocket is made bigger and the new implant introduced into the new expanded pocket. For many examples of chin implants, please see the link below
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June 24, 2016
Answer: Removing and replacing with a larger chin implant It is possible to up-size a chin implant. This can be performed under local anesthesia. The previous incision is cut out and the old implant is removed as well. Once the old implant has been removed, the pocket is made bigger and the new implant introduced into the new expanded pocket. For many examples of chin implants, please see the link below
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