Hello , I’m getting a chin implant done under local anesthesia in august . My only concern is infection / having to get implant removed . How high are chances of infection leading to implant removal ? Many thanks
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Answer: The infection rate of chin implant surgery is less than 3%.
One thing to consider would be a rhinoplasty. Your nose is slightly asymmetrical and this would refine the tip. Also, a lip lift would help pull up the asymmetry of the corner on the right side. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the...
You would benefit from a chin implant. This is done through an intra-oral approach which leaves no visible scar. The cost is $4,000.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
I’m not sure if you’re referring to the surgical approach or the positioning of the implant.
You can always ask.
I suggest having multiple in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community to get a quality assessment and better understanding of treatment options.
During con...