After getting a chin implant one month ago, which I really like, I'm now considering getting jaw angles implants. Here in Europe, it is really uncommon to find a surgeon who's familiar with this procedure and there in the US, it looks like there are only a few surgeons nationwide who do them, and still it is not as frequent as chin implants.I think if well done, jaw implants bring dramatic changes to one's face - maybe more than what chin implants do. Are they uncommon because they're somehow more problematic? Is flying to the US a good idea (possible post complications)? Thanks.
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Answer: Jaw implants are not used often because most people don't need them.
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