Chin Implants - Where Are the Satisfied Patients?

When I talk to patients about chin implants, I am very realistic in telling them what they can expect.  The amount of projection and shape that can be achieved with a chin implant is moderate at best most of the time.  If a patient is looking for an extreme amount of re-shaping or projection, then other forms of plastic surgery need to be addressed (eg orthognathic surgery, adding a facelift or necklift.)  Further, the materials used for a chin implant are usually silicone or medpor (hard plastic.)  Both of these materials have their own specific risks, including eroding of the mandible, infection, malposition, pain, numbness, etc.  I know it sounds like chin implants are not good, but when everything is taken into account and the patient has realistic expectations, then a good outcome is very likely.  When you do end up visiting a plastic surgeon for a possible chin implant, ask to talk to previous patients who have had the procedure done by that specific plastic surgeon to get a good idea of what the procedure is all about.  Good luck!

You are right. I never noticed that it had a 50% rating on this site. Typically, patients seem to be pleased wiht the surgery and it is a relatively straightforward procedure with minimal recovery time and a higher satisfaction rate consistent with other cosmetic procedures