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

Surgical chin augmentation can be done through the mouth or a small incision under the chin. The latter is the preferred choice by most surgeons as the scar usually heals very well and it is believed to afford more precision and less morbidity. The pain is usually minimal and most patients only require over the counter pain medication. The swelling and bruising is usually mild and in most cases not noticeable after 1-2 weeks. Different surgeons have a range instructions for wrap/pressure dressing following the surgery but most do not require more than one week of such restrictions.

The answer depends on the technique used in surgery. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I perform all of my chin augmentations by placing the implant intraorally so that no scars are visible, and this approach also benefits from a faster healing time, less bruising, and no sutures that show on the exterior of your skin. If you had the procedure on a Thursday, you could be back to work on Monday. To help prevent swelling and bruising, which are minimal for my patients, I suggest that patients take Arnica, a homeopathic medication (over-the-counter) two weeks before surgery, continuing on it for a month. Patients are given aftercare instructions that are reviewed multiple times (preoperatively and post operatively) to ensure that everything is properly explained. Chin augmentation is a simple yet effective treatment that requires very little downtime, and creates a very nicely balanced profile for those whose chins suffer from weak projection.

Chin implant surgery is indeed a real surgery and involves incisions, tissue manipulation and healing. There is some temporay swelling, discomfort and the time is required for normal healing will be a several month process. The first week it would be wise to limit obligations and physical activities beyond the normal day to day home activities.

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.