10 weeks post chin implant, insertion via inside of mouth. Still slightly numb on my bottom lip, and 1 side is lazier than the other when talking/smiling. The implant obstructs biting into things, and food gets stuck in the elevated groove created inside my mouth. I feel like its placed high on my chin (we wanted it to improve my profile, not elongate my face) Is it possible my mental nerve is being squished/damaged? What are my options if so? My own doctor has told me to be patient.
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October 28, 2020
Answer: My chin implant was placed too high, is mental nerve damage possible?
There are two ways to place a chin implant, through the mouth or via a small incision under the chin. The advantage of going under the chin is more direct placement and less likely to damage the sensory nerves or move. The advantage of the intraoral or mouth approach is that there is no scar but...
The patient may not know the 'side by side' comparison of materials but there is a difference to experienced surgeons. You also failed to mention a third material - gortex, which is the more ideal of the three for the final appearance. As well even though you mention the "equal" size and...
Your photograph does demonstrate some recession of your chin. Augmentation of your chin could be accomplished with a chin implant. This procedure normally would help to balance the profile.