I am 4 months post op from my chin implant, but the skin on my chin is still very flaky. Is this bad?

Yes, a chin implant could improve the shape of your chin. When well placed by an expert, a chin implant can last for decades or a lifetime. You can choose a chin with will give you a better projection and smooth the jawline. A consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon is...

There can be a fair amount of swelling after a chin implant, which will gradually resolve over several weeks to months. I recommend following up with your surgeon. If your implant is asymmetrical, it can be re-positioned with a surgical procedure. I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question. You submitted two photos, and state you had a chin augmentation about 11 days prior,  which was uncomplicated. However, in the last 48 hours, you developed significant swelling, and struggling with smiling, chewing, and movement. You state your plastic surgeon told ...

If you are interested in improving your bite as well as your short chin then orthognathic surgery with a smaller sliding genioplasty would be the correct choice. If you do not want to change your bite, then a large sliding genioplasty alone can be done.

 Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years.  From the photo, your chin is extremely weak.  When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top hea...

In most cases, your chin will return to its presurgical appearance and muscle function returns to normal. I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon but it probably will take more time.