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Extreme pain and redness: I had my chin implant surgery a little over a year ago.

kenzhOct 9, 2017
I will get some random swelling and pain from time to time on either side but for two weeks straight I have had excruciating pain on one side. I can feel a large lump on the edge of the implant and it almost feels like the edge isn't laying flush with my bone anymore. And now there appears to be a red mark kind of spidering out from the lump. Is this an infection of some sort or has my implant just moved? Will it heal on its own?

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Chin implants that fit you well should not be noticeable. The ends are tapered so that they meld onto the surface of the bone. However, if you press on your skin and tissues, you may be able to feel them. You will not notice them otherwise, nor will they be visible. I hope this helps.

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Looks like a suture (running under the skin) is visible where it may have pulled through from one side which could explain why the loop is there and loose. You should see your surgeon and (s)he will likely remove the suture. Do not pull at it yourself or try to cut it as you may cause your wound...

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