I had a chin implant 15 years ago. Do they ever expire or leak? I don't have any reason to believe there is a problem with it, but I know breast implant don't last forever and wonder if the same is true for chin implants.
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Without an exam your question cannot be answered. You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be b...
Chin Implant removal information/and considerations: For the vast majority of chin implants, removal is straight forward most commonly using the same incision that was used to place it. The procedure is often done in the office with local anesthesia with or without some sedation, but also co...
Slight variations in the positioning of the wings of a chin implant are more common than one would imagine. To feel one wing under the gum and not the other is probably a normal situation. Time and decrease of swelling will probably cure most of your perceived problem...