Is it possible my chin implant shifted after being bumped into? (photos)

The risks of the implant shifting is very low. Do you know what type of fixation was used to secure the implant? Some surgeons use a long lasting suture. I secure chin implants with a small bone screw. It sounds like your surgeon is not overly concerned with any shifting. Continue to follow up with your surgeon. Good luck

Without an exam your question cannot
be answered.  You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see
if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your
specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws
or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial
surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an
option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a
plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is
some information to help you make this decision: Candidates for Chin
Augmentation - Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally
functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these
candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the
protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If
you are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin
augmentation
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It's unlikely this caused your implant to move. However, I recommend following up with your surgeon. Hope this helps.

Thank you for sharing your story and photo. I suggest continuing to follow up with your surgeon as healing progresses. Though the chances are slim, there is a possibility the implant was shifted. I advise to stay in close touch with your surgeon until he or she confirms no shift has taken place. I hope this advice helps and I wish you the best of luck. 

It is possible that your recently placed chin implant has shifted after the hit you received to your chin by your dog, but I would say it is unlikely.  You will just need to wait for any swelling to resolve to have a better idea of the implant's position.  

But it's not likely it shifted from being hit unless you see significant swelling or pain. I personally prefer a small screw fixation especially when inserting the implant from inside the mouth due to migration issues regardless of whether you are hit there or not.

Dear beautifullook, Continue follow up appointments with your surgeon to make sure that your implant has not shifted. Chin Implants are placed in a very small pocket designed to fit the implant to reduce the chance of shifting. I would not be over concerned. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.