it has shrunken somewhat and there seems to be a fibrous line under the skin extending out to my lower jaw.In addition, I have a lump on my neck that my doctor says is fatty tissue- could that be leakage from the silicon implant. Thanks
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Chin Implants do not rupture since they are composed entirely of rubberized silicone.
Chin implants are manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes, are placed through a sub mental approach usually under local anesthesia. The implant is placed directly over the bone for cosmetic improvement and augmentation. Placing a chin implant will have no bearing on alignment of the...
Chin implants are typically performed under general anesthesia, and the patient will not feel anything during surgery. Pain following surgery is minimal, and pain medication will be prescribed for any discomfort the patient experiences. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
Basically, I don;t see any problem having both done together of if one or the other goes first. It may actually be best if you do both at the same time if your center or hospital is offering both procedures. This will minimize your time for recovery and one will not affect the other anyway.
