I'm having a rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and a chin implant (medium size, silicone material) done in a few months. I also need braces (2nd time) and will likely get them after healing from the surgery. My question is, will the chin implant (or rhinoplasty) negatively impact the braces? Is it okay to get braces after these surgeries? I am a 23yrold female.
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H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Hi. Thank you for your question. There are many, many shapes and sizes of chin implants available. Chances are that when you visit your surgeon he/she will have access to a suitable implant to fit your facial structure. You can also research shapes and sizes of implants on the internet. Ple...
It is hard to imagine that you have implant related "dead space" in the soft tissue of the chin? If there is any palpable scar there it may take up to 1 year to completely re-absorb. Deep injection of steroid into the scar may fasten that process. In rare instances, usually after large implant...
It would be very unlikely that sleeping on your side would cause your chin implant to shift in the first couple of nights after your surgery. It is also not unusual to have more swelling on one side versus the other. I would not be concerned at this point and it is likely that things will e...