4wk post op. Submental Silicone .wing of my chin implants sits too high. I can feel it near my gum and can and see from outside too under certain light angle and facial expression. On the other hand, I can still touch and feel my jawline (the bottom edge of the jawbone). I believe my surgeon didn't place it correctly but he said that's where is supposed to be and he's not gonna do anything with it. My question is: can I message the implant to stretch the pocket downward.
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September 9, 2017
Answer: Can I massage to move the chin implant down (4 weeks post op)?
In my office, we assess the position of a chin implant with a cone beam CT. The scan takes 30 seconds and requires limited radiation exposure. The implant shows up in 3-D nicely with this scan.
Silicone implants are soft, pliable, and not palpable through the skin. They mold to the shape of the chin area. usually the incision to place the implant is less than half the length of the implant because the implant is folded in order to fit into the pocket. Occasionally I find it necessary...
First, chin resorption following the placement of a chin implant is uncommon. Unfortunately, if the implant is removed the bone does not grow back. If this is a major concern, you might want to consider a genioplasty. Good luck
