I'm 24 and I think I have a weak chin/jaw and have an overbite (but no pain). I went through orthodontics as a kid but for my orthodontist never tried to fix my overbite. Today, after 5 years, I went to another orthodontist. He basically told me that I would be a lot more attractive if I got my overbite fixed, which made me self conscious. Do you think I need either a chin implant or surgery to fix my overbite? They sound really expensive & the jaw surgery sounds like a lot of recovery.
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It is not abnormal to have some tightness and numbness after a chin implant. I would recommend following up with your surgeon regarding any immediate post-operative concerns, as he/she knows the details of your procedure and will be able to advise you. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best...
It is normal to have some moderate pain and discomfort in the first few days following placement of a chin implant. But if the pain is excessive, this is abnormal and should be discussed with your surgeon right away. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck with the remainder of your...
I think your implant is too high, which is common with intraoral placement. It is not projecting where you need it. Though some might want to do a bony advancement this is a bigger and not necessarily better surgery. I would remove your implant from below and put another in where it bel...
