Hi, I had my chin implants done 3 years ago. 2 weeks ago started feeling pain when trying opening mouth wide. The pain is under my right ear.ENT told me it could be due to the orthodontic treatment dat I am undergoing and I did not tell him that I had chin implants done. Could this be due to implant infection ? What are the symptoms of chin implant infection ? Also, can orthodontic treatment of upper jaw effect the chin implant ?
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In most cases, a chin implant if indicated, will make a more substantial improvement in your neck than lipo under the chin. However, these 2 procedures complement each other and combined can yield a stunning improvement.
The real problem will be is it a dramatic difference. If so and that is what you desire, you will want them to notice and will be disappointed if they don't. However, you can always use the excuse that you needed oral surgery for a dental abcess,etc. And when they ask you about the swelling...
I typically use a stretchy tape dressing over the area for a couple days to help keep down the swelling and prevent implant shifting. There is a non stick telfa dressing directly over the incision line and sutures. the sutures are removed 1 week after surgery.