Why is my chin sore and feeling tugging below ears 1 year after having chin implant and deep plane facelift?

It is not unusual for swelling to be worse on one side versus the other after placement of a chin implant.  Normally, this issue resolves over time but it can take several months for this to occur.  It is impossible to tell if a chin implant has shifted just by looking at photos, as an e...

 Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures using dermal fillers, silastic facial implants (cheek, chin, lips), liposuction and/or facelifts for over 30 years.  Following my beauty principles, men look chiseled and handsome with angularity in the cheeks, chin and mandibular angles.  F...

Thank you for your question. You’re asking if it is safe to put a filler on top of a chin implant. I can share what I explain to my patients who ask similar questions in our practice. A little background: I’m a Board-certified cosmetic surgeon and Fellowship-trained oculofacial plastic and rec...

This sounds like you may have an infection. I recommend you get a formal evaluation with a Doctor today. If it is infected, the implant will need to be removed.I hope this helps!

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.

There are advantages and disadvantages to the two methods of chin augmentation, a sliding genioplasty and a chin implant. Neither one is the perfect chin augmentation solution for everyone. From the side view their results can look similar but in the front view they can have different aesthetic ...