Is it normal to have a shiny chin 3.5 weeks post op? (Photo)

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I got a terino style 2 implant put in 3.5 weeks ago and my chin looks a bit shiny and the muscles and skin feel tight...is this normal? If so, when will it subside? Will the tissue around my chin soften up again like it was before the implant?

Elizabeth Whitaker, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your photos.  At 3.5 weeks after a chin implant, there will certainly be some residual swelling which should continue to resolve.  Firmness and a shiny appearance to the skin are likely all related to this.  Should the swelling worsen, or if you develop any warmth or redness, then contact your surgeon.  Similarly, if the swelling does not continue to improve, then contact your surgeon to discuss your concerns."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

Edward J. Gross, MD · Answer

Your photos look normal for 3.5 weeks post-op from chin implant. The Terino is a popular style for men and is well -tolerated. The shiny color is simply swelling in the skin and will go away in ~ 2-3 months, if not sooner. Tightness will also resolve in the same time frame.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

At 3.5 weeks following a chin implant, you should expect swelling (which may appear shiny) and tightness.  As the muscle and tissues relax, the tightness will lessen and disappear.  Give it some time.

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