Does a Chin Implant Fix Lip Strain?

    A chin implant can assist in this goal.  Masseteric hypertrophy occurs only to a minimal extent no matter the extent of muscularity of the individual or the amount of exercise.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Tightness, changes in the smile, and sensation issues 7 weeks after a chin implant can be normal.  As long as it is continuing to improve, it should resolve overtime.  If one side of the mouth is not moving, that would be a little more concerning.  That would indicate the nerve...

You do appear to be a good candidate for a chin augmentation.  You also do have lips that are on the larger end of the spectrum.  Lip size is really a matter of personal preference and some people prefer having larger lips.  I would recommend having the chin augmentation procedure...

It sounds like your treating doctor is concerned that your husband is a risk for developing an infection.  It sounds like you are in good hands as he has placed your husband on antibiotics and has been following up with your husband regularly.  Your doctor and your husband should watch...

Hello,   Thank you for providing a photograph with your question.  It helps make for a more realistic discussion.     Prejowl implants have two basic shapes: 1) prejowl augmentation without projection of the chin, 2) prejowl augmentation with projection of the chin.  You would benefit from ...