Will I move my implant around by massaging the chin area after a chin implant to help reduce swelling?

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I'm 1 week post op and I have been massaging the swelling around my implant. I'm wondering if there are any issues to follow by doing this? Will I move my implant by fiddling around with it this way? I had a silicone terino style 1 fixed in with stutches. The swelling is going down gradually with arnica gel and ice and so far I'm pleased with my results. I know it'll take about 3 months until all is clear but I'm sceptical now about it. Thank you.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

I would not recommend massaging your chin after the placement of an implant. The bruising and swelling you see is self-limiting and should go away on its own. Massaging and manipulating the chin does risk moving the chin implant out of its position before it's had a chance to fuse to the underlying bone. I hope this helps.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

While gentle massage of a chin implant should not move it after it has been placed, I would not recommend this.  Swelling will resolve over time without the need for massage and if it is massaged too aggressively, it could potentially move the implant.

Will I move my implant around by massaging the chin area after a chin implant to help reduce swelling?

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