How long does it take inoral chin implant cut to heal?

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i had a rhinoplasty and chin implant done on tuesday. i knew i was gonna have a inoral surgery and it didnt seem like a problem to me until i actually had it done. everything is going fine no severe pain i just feel sometimes some pressure caused by the bandages. but i am dead scared to get an infection. dont know why. i was wondering whats the time that the cut in the mouth takes to close and heal? (Im not talking of the chin implant but im strictly talking about the cut)

Danny Soares, MD · Answer

An intra-oral incision will often heal faster than an external cut because the mucosa can heal at a faster pace. Usually, the epidermis has healed over by 3-5 days but the deeper (submucosal) tissues will require several weeks to months for the scar tissue to heal and remodel. Although there is, theoretically, a greater risk for infection following chin augmentation via an intra-oral approach compared to the external approach, studies have actually not shown this. Despite this, as with all other forms of implant augmentation, it is very important that you take your antibiotic as directed. Furthermore, I often place my patients on mouthwash 3x/day and a soft, non-abrasive diet to avoid further trauma to the healing mucosa. The suture can take 10-14 days to disappear completely. The earliest sign of infection is worsening pain, followed by erythema, swelling, and then purulence. The risk of infection is very low in general, so rest assured that, if you follow these precautions, you will most likely do very well. Best of luck to you :)!

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

You should be OK by 3 weeks after surgery.  It is important not to traumatize the area with chewing since this could cause wound breakdown and infection of the implant.  Good luck.  Donald R. Nunn MD, DDS  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

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