I'm 4 weeks post op and I'm getting the feeling my chin implant, while looking okay on frontal view, is actually positioned too low on my face, or the design was done too long which makes it longer than it should (was a custom designed implant). Could I get your feedback?
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Without an exam your question cannot be answered. However, your photos are helpful and you are probably a good candidate for a Chin Augmentation. You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It...
Without an exam your question cannot be answered. However, your photos are helpful and you are probably a good candidate for a Chin Augmentation. You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It...
Often plastic surgeons advise sleeping on your back and elevating your head following chin and neck surgery to avoid excess swelling and also to avoid pressure and forces on the chin that may disrupt the incision or cause other issues. With time these issues become less important. At one week...
