Chin Implant Recovery - What aftercare do I need once I get a chin implant. When can I return to work? Worried about bruising

Chin implant surgery is technically known as "Augmentation Mentoplasty".  The recovery is rather straightforward and minimal.  Swelling is usually mild, and resolves within 2-3 days.  Bruising, although variable from patient to patient, is minimal to none for this procedure.  Performed on a Friday, I have had patients able to return to work the following Monday or Tuesday.  If bruising does occur, I see them first thing Monday morning in which the BBL laser at settings for bruising helps accelerate its resolution.  The rare temporary side effects of a chin implant also includes temporary numbness of the chin or lip.  There is no loss of movement, just sensation, which if it occurs, typically resolves over several weeks to a couple months.
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The typical chin implant recovery is relatively easy and straightforward. In my practice, the chin is dressed post-operatively with a dressing that stays in place for one week and is then removed. Any sutures under the chin are also removed at that point. Most patients will then return to work or school. There may still be some swelling that is evident for several weeks, but overall this is relatively minimal in most cases. Regular follow ups are scheduled to ensure proper healing over the next several months.