Can I massage to move the chin implant down (4 weeks post op)?

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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.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear cali4nian,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

If your chin implant was inserted four weeks ago and it is too high, the short answer to your question is: no, it cannot be massaged lower.
To get it into a better position, it will have to be surgically lowered. I suggest to find out if it was placed on top of or behind the periosteum (the covering on the bone). This will help your next surgeon in properly placing your implant, if it is indeed too high.
Thank you for your question, and I wish you the best of luck.

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