Had my chin implant on Monday and it is very difficult to eat I cannot chew at all or lick my lips or talk well without pain. I cant eat much which sucks because I need to eat in order to take pain meds. Is it normal to have these symptoms ??? and Will will the pain go away ?...... Is there a way to speed the process? I ice my cheeks and sides of my chin a little but I'm not swollen or anything the chin itself is what is giving me pain. any advice please !?!? don't want to be in pain thank you!!
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I would not recommend adding another chin implant to the one you currently have, but you could remove your existing implant and replace it with an extended one. There are many different styles and sizes of extended chin implants, but there are some that would help to fill the pre-jowl area...
If your implant was placed through an incision beneath your chin you can brush your teeth the same day., The sutures (if they are not self dissolving) will be removed after 5–10 days. If your chin augmentation was performed through the mouth, you will be on a liquid or soft-foods diet for a f...
Chin Implant removal information/and considerations: For the vast majority of chin implants, removal is straight forward most commonly using the same incision that was used to place it. The procedure is often done in the office with local anesthesia with or without some sedation, but also co...
