I'm considering a chin implant to correct my weak chin, however I am a tad worried that chin augmentation might hamper my ability to play the violin (which is held by holding the violin in place between the shoulder and chin). Will I still be able to hold the violin correctly after a chin implant? If so how long should I wait before applying direct pressure on my chin by holding my instrument?
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This is a great question and one that my patients and I wrestle with often. Numbing this area is quite easy as I do all my chin implants intraorally (incision inside the mouth). These are easy nerves to numb and it is truly not more than a dental procedure.
That being said,...
A chin implant is placed over the front part of the mandible to give more projection to the lower chin. The implant is inserted through a submental incision, usually under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. Augmentation of the chin may give the illusion that the mouth is...
It's best to begin by consulting with a surgeon in-person to discuss your options. During your initial examination, your #chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. In younger individuals a chin implant...
