Dear doctor, I am really confused. Willing to make a chin implant,however, i want the incision to be from outside trying to avoid infection but reallly worried about the scar .. Will it be visible & obvious?? And can it be removed by laser??! the surgeon suggested a genioplasty but i don't know why i fear it!! I feel like it's a serious, big surgery.. more money.. bone cut & probably my family won't agree... is the scar a real issue!?? I am not willing at all to make inner incision thankyou very much
February 28, 2015
Answer: Submental Chin Implant Scar The submental incision for a chin implants should be about 1.5 cm. at longest. It is the type of scar that heals really well in this location and you should have no fear of poor scarring with it when well placed and closed.
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February 28, 2015
Answer: Submental Chin Implant Scar The submental incision for a chin implants should be about 1.5 cm. at longest. It is the type of scar that heals really well in this location and you should have no fear of poor scarring with it when well placed and closed.
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March 1, 2015
Answer: Chin Scar If you opt for an external approach for the chin implant, there will be a small scar in the submental area. The scar is usually just about an inch long and ends up being a fine line. Any time you make an incision there will be a scar but the scar usually heals exceptionally well in this area since there is not a lot of muscle movement to pull the scar as it heals. Lasers, microneedling, dermabrasion, massage, scar gels, steroid injections and more can all be ancillary procedures which help the scarring process. Your surgeon will take you through the best ways to improve the scar if it is noticeable. Good luck!
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March 1, 2015
Answer: Chin Scar If you opt for an external approach for the chin implant, there will be a small scar in the submental area. The scar is usually just about an inch long and ends up being a fine line. Any time you make an incision there will be a scar but the scar usually heals exceptionally well in this area since there is not a lot of muscle movement to pull the scar as it heals. Lasers, microneedling, dermabrasion, massage, scar gels, steroid injections and more can all be ancillary procedures which help the scarring process. Your surgeon will take you through the best ways to improve the scar if it is noticeable. Good luck!
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