Can a doctor choose the placement of a chin implant?

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My surgeon claims that it isn't possible, but I was previously under the impression that it was.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A chin implant can be placed two different ways: intra-orally or through an external incision under the chin.  The implant comes is varies sizes and the surgeon and patient can decide among themselves.  Also, the placement is usually over the prominence of the bone to get the maximum projection.

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Gary Horndeski, M.D.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

No, all chin implants placed in a very specific position underneath the periosteum of the mandible directly at the lower leading edge of the mandible bone itself. The only variable component of Chin implant placement is the size of the implant

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

There is some discretion in regards to where the chin implant should be placed, especially in regards to creating vertical versus horizontal projection.
Care needs to be taken to make sure the implant does not encroach on the mental nerve foramen. 
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Mats Hagstrom, MD

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