I've wanted to get a chin implant for quite some time. I want to know, is it definately "safer" to have the chin implant inserted under the chin than through the mouth? From what I have researched, it seems there are less complications if it is inserted under the chin vs. the mouth. I am not worried about a small scar, but more worried about nerve damage, etc. Is it rude to ask the doc how many he performs? What is a good amount in a year??
Answer: I prefer an external incision, under your chin, when performing Chin Implant Surgery.
Here's my rationale for advocating an external incision for chin implant surgery:
The external incision under your chin heals nearly invisibly in everyone. There is no contamination of the implant from oral bacteria whan the external approach is used, and there is a lower likelihood of traumatizing the sensory mandibular nerves when the external approach is used. Lastly, the external approach of placing a chin implant is associated with less operating time, and less downtime (swelling) in my practice.
I hope this is helpful for you.
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Here's my rationale for advocating an external incision for chin implant surgery:
The external incision under your chin heals nearly invisibly in everyone. There is no contamination of the implant from oral bacteria whan the external approach is used, and there is a lower likelihood of traumatizing the sensory mandibular nerves when the external approach is used. Lastly, the external approach of placing a chin implant is associated with less operating time, and less downtime (swelling) in my practice.
I hope this is helpful for you.
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Your plastic surgeon should be comfortable with perfoming chin augmentation though the mouth or beneath the chin and it is not rude to ask him which he prefers or for you to make a request. You are right it is less risky to perform the chin augmentation from beneath the chin.
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Your plastic surgeon should be comfortable with perfoming chin augmentation though the mouth or beneath the chin and it is not rude to ask him which he prefers or for you to make a request. You are right it is less risky to perform the chin augmentation from beneath the chin.
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December 10, 2010
Answer: Under the chin approach is preferred for chin implant placement
It is important to go to a facial plastic surgeon that performs many chin implants per year. A good number of implants would be 50 to 100 per year for the surgeon. The chin implant is best placed through a submental incision underneath the chin placed directly over the mandible underneath the periosteum. It is not advisable to have it done through the intraoral approach because of the migration of the implant upwards towards the teeth and chance of infection. There is much less complications with the submental approach.
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Answer: Under the chin approach is preferred for chin implant placement
It is important to go to a facial plastic surgeon that performs many chin implants per year. A good number of implants would be 50 to 100 per year for the surgeon. The chin implant is best placed through a submental incision underneath the chin placed directly over the mandible underneath the periosteum. It is not advisable to have it done through the intraoral approach because of the migration of the implant upwards towards the teeth and chance of infection. There is much less complications with the submental approach.
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November 10, 2010
Answer: Chin implant approach
I personally prefer placement through the mouth unless it is an extended chin implant that is required to square the jaw or efface marrionette lines. Complication rates are essentially the same for both.
A chin implant are a relatively simple procedure. I am not certain how many a year a physician needs to do to be "proficient." I personally find that I suggest it much more often than I perform it. Many of my patients just don't want to change their facial structure that much, regardless of the clear impact on facial balance.
I would be more interested in seeing before and after photos and making sure you like the surgeon's individual results. Don't be afraid to ask, though. It's a very reasonable question.
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Answer: Chin implant approach
I personally prefer placement through the mouth unless it is an extended chin implant that is required to square the jaw or efface marrionette lines. Complication rates are essentially the same for both.
A chin implant are a relatively simple procedure. I am not certain how many a year a physician needs to do to be "proficient." I personally find that I suggest it much more often than I perform it. Many of my patients just don't want to change their facial structure that much, regardless of the clear impact on facial balance.
I would be more interested in seeing before and after photos and making sure you like the surgeon's individual results. Don't be afraid to ask, though. It's a very reasonable question.
Best of luck
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November 10, 2010
Answer: Chin Implant Approaches Are All Safe
asfar as I have been able to find in the literature, the rates of infection, numbness, etc, are the same for either intraoral or under the chin approach. I prefer the intraoral approach since the scar is hidden and have never had any significant problems with that approach. I would address it with your surgeon and seewhat they are comfortable with. Ultimately, it is up to you where you would like to have the scar, but in reality, the long term results shouldbe the same. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Chin Implant Approaches Are All Safe
asfar as I have been able to find in the literature, the rates of infection, numbness, etc, are the same for either intraoral or under the chin approach. I prefer the intraoral approach since the scar is hidden and have never had any significant problems with that approach. I would address it with your surgeon and seewhat they are comfortable with. Ultimately, it is up to you where you would like to have the scar, but in reality, the long term results shouldbe the same. I hope this helps.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Under the chin or through the mouth chin implants
I am not sure about whether any study has shown increased nerve damage with one approach over the other but there are concerns about a higher infection rate with the intra oral approach. Injectable fillers are an option as Dr. Aldea has discussed.
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Answer: Under the chin or through the mouth chin implants
I am not sure about whether any study has shown increased nerve damage with one approach over the other but there are concerns about a higher infection rate with the intra oral approach. Injectable fillers are an option as Dr. Aldea has discussed.
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