How much can a pre-jowl chin implant help with marionette lines?

I prefer to fix all chin implants using 1 or 2 mini-screws to prevent any possible movement or malposition. The implant will eventually become encapsulated and at that point no further movement is possible. I don't know of any cons to using mini-screws in the face. I use them for facial fracture...

The answer is yes. I perform all isolated genioplasty procedures with twilight anesthesia in our accredited surgery center. There is no need for a deeper anesthetic which may include an inhalation gas, and a level of anesthesia that requires a longer recovery. Even with facelift surgery, we p...

The consensus is that even IV sedation requires a period of not eating or drinking for your safety.  The main concern is that you may aspirate during the procedure given the sedation that you received.  One night of fasting will not affect the amount of fat that you available for fat...

Custom made implants are very expensive and would end up costing you 5-10 times of regular price. There is such a diversity of chin implant shapes and sizes that it is very unlikely that your surgeon can not find right one for you. You should have in person consultation with at least two board c...

Since your original chin implant was placed through a submental incision, I would recommend having it removed through the same approach.  If you wanted to replace the implant with a smaller size or different shaped implant, this could be done at the same time.  In my experience, the should no...

You would be a good candidate for a sliding genioplasty which will move your chin forward and reshape your lower face. That may negate the need for a buccal fat pad removal. You want to consider talking to someone with enough experience in this topic.