Can a Chin Implant Be Performed in the Office Under Local?

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Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

Sterility is more of an issue here than anesthesia.  The implant is in an area that must be kept very sterile during its insertion.  An operating room is the most sterile place to perform this.  As far as anesthesia goes, it may be painful to do just under local.  Therefore, I would recommend at least twilight sedation with local anesthesia.  Good luck!

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Chin Aug Anesthesia
	Chin augmentation is an outpatient procedure typically done in the plastic surgeon’s office or in a surgery center. In my practice it is usually done under local anesthesia with oral sedation or intravenous sedation, but can be done under general anesthesia if requested.

Michael Kulick, MD, DDS · Answer

Hello,
I think all doctors will answer in a similar manner - Yes, it is possible.  What you save is perhaps some cost. However, the value of some intravenous sedation may out weigh any cost savings.  Perhaps your doctor meant local anesthesia with IV sedation vs a General anesthetic??

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes, a chin implant (chin augmentation) can be performed in the office or surgery center setting under sterile conditions with local anesthesia.  It can also be removed under local anesthesia.  The entire chin area has to be anesthetized with a local anesthetic in order to place a chin implant.

Christopher L. Hess, MD · Answer

Chin implant come in a variety of materials such as silicone or a permanent matrix such as Porex.  Regardless of the material many surgeons like to anchor these implants with a screw into the bone.  While it is easy to numb the lower lip and soft tissues of the jaw its more difficult to numb the bone.  Not impossible but the surgeon must know how to block the alveolar nerves.
An outpatient surgery center or a hospital operating room would be more comfortable and safer in my opinion.

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Can a Chin Implant Be Performed in the Office Under Local?

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Answer: Chin implant can be done in office or surgery center

Answer: Chin implant can be done in office or surgery center

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