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This procedure is inexpensive, can be performed under local anesthesia, and is a short outpatient procedure.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
The creation of a vertical chin cleft can be done multiple ways, from the outside of the chin or from the inside of the mouth. When you use the term 'incision only' that implies making a chin cleft from the outside through an incisional approach. That could be done in the office under local anesthesia at a cost of $1500.
Photos and/or an in-person exam would be necessary to provide you with any advice. I would recommend a consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. He or she will be able to evaluate you in person and make some recommendations. In general, a chin implant can help improve the appearance...
I think a chin implant may be reasonable combined with fat grafting or filler to the smaller cheek area.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of facial procedures and chin implants each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries...
The first week after chin augmentation, there is swelling present. The swelling may be worse on one side creating an lopsided or asymmetric appearance. It can take 2-3 months for all of the swelling to resolve.A plastic surgeon can tell if the implant shifted or is in the wrong location by an...
The typical recovery from a chin implant is 7-14 days. I properly placed and size implant will be in complete harmony with your face. For the first week, there may be some bruising, tightness, numbness, and swelling. I have my patients where a bandage during this time. After 1 week, the...
An exam would be necessary to provide you with the best advice, and it is too soon after surgery to come to conclusions about the result. 9 days is still soon after your procedure and there will be swelling present that can influence the appearance of your chin. I would recommend following up...
A chin augmentation is often performed in combination with a rhinoplasty, and will not create complications or worsen recovery if the procedure is performed properly. It is preferred to have the procedures together, as you will only have one recovery. I would recommend an in-person consult with...
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