I have plans to be getting liposuction to my neck and chin and a possible buccal fat removal. I was wondering if a chin implant would help me get more of a defined jawline/face or if I should go with filler instead. Thank you
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Answer: Chin implant vs. filler: What you need to know first
While a chin implant can be easily removed, provided it is silicone, there is always the risk of chin pad ptosis/sagging after its removal. This risk is magnified in intraorally placed chin implants because of the soft tissue expansion, direction of placement and the insertion of the mentalis...
Thank you for your question. Without seeing you in person, it is impossible to tell what course of treatment might offer you the best result. Chin implants are an option, but they can often increase the size of your jaw, which you stated is not what you want. There are also nonsurgical options,...
In general, chin implants settle in the bone and don't really cause bone resorption that is clinically relevant. Some surgeons believe that the settling is caused by micromovement. This can be prevented by stabilizing the implant with bone screws.
