What does it feel like getting a chin implant under local anesthesia?

September 1, 2014
Asked By:californiachin in Bay Area, CA

I've read that you are 100% aware of what is happening and, even though you are numb, you can feel/hear/smell the burning and "bone scraping." Is the bone actually being filed down or is a pocket just being created? Also, how long should it normally take for the numbness from the injections to go away? I've had cavities filled and (to me) it just feels uncomfortable. Would getting an implant under local be comparable? How scared or creeped out might I feel?

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September 3, 2014

Answer: Chin implant under local anesthesia

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September 3, 2014

Answer: Local

September 3, 2014

Answer: Local