What are the pros and cons of the various types of chin implants?

If this operation is done correctly, the incidence should be low (not 0%). Things that I do to help avoid this include an intraoral incision which allows for a pocket to be created between the mandible and the pterygomasseteric sling rather than completely cutting the muscle. I hope this helps.

Dear  ccsc, once your bones are healed, you can get screws removal. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett,...

Hello, thank you for your question. You may benefit from jaw/chin implants, an in-person examination is needed, I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Hello, thank you for your question. Chin implant would produce a very nice change for you and improve facial balance. Liposuction under the chin may help as well. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

You do appear to be a good candidate for chin augmentation. A chin implant is the much less invasive option of the two you listed. This surgery can be performed using local anesthesia and an incision inside the mouth in most cases, to eliminate visible scarring afterward. Sliding genioplasty...

Thank you for your question. Depending on the material of the chin implant, the relationship with soft tissues and bone will be different. Silicone implants produce a capsule which is typically smooth and can lead to gliding of the soft tissues down, so after removal of implants it is...