How do jaw implants stay in place?

As soon as a problem arose after placement of the implant it probably should have been removed. You cannot adequately treat a surgical infection with the implant in place acting as a foreign body. Even if it is a foreign body reaction and not an infection the implant needs to be removed. At this...

A chin implant can be inserted through sub-mental approach directly over the bone of the mandible to give added projection to the chin and help with facial balance. 

    This procedure is inexpensive, can be performed under local anesthesia, and is a short outpatient procedure.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Photos and/or an in-person exam would be necessary to provide you with any advice. I would recommend a consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. He or she will be able to evaluate you in person and make some recommendations. In general, a chin implant can help improve the appearance...

You look very good. My advise is to do nothing.You have excellent facial features, and very attractive. I am sure you will find someone to do any surgery you want, but you do not need it,Samir Shureih MD. FACSsshureih@msn.com

The first week after chin augmentation, there is swelling present. The swelling may be worse on one side creating an lopsided or asymmetric appearance. It can take 2-3 months for all of the swelling to resolve.A plastic surgeon can tell if the implant shifted or is in the wrong location by an...