Can a Medpor Chin Implant Be Shaved Down Without Removing It?

Chin augmentation is normally performed with a chin implant, made of silicone or other material. Chin implant surgery is commonly performed along rhinoplasty or face lift surgery, as a complementary procedure. Some patients may require more than a silicone implant such bony chin advancement or...

Complications and side effects are very uncommon with chin augmentation. However, there is a small degree of risk ,.. The most likely side effect is altered sensation in the chin and lower jaw, which may be temporary or permanent depending on the extent of the surgery. A plastic surgeon will be...

Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after surgery. Please keep in touch with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your ongoing concerns.

To create a profile where each element of the face is in balance, we often perform rhinoplasty and chin augmentation at the same time. However, a chin implant alone is often sufficient to balance out a larger nose. Some patients may choose this option because it also allows them to preserve...

Yes you can correct a crooked chin implant. This is usually done by removing the implant via the original incision, re doing the pocket under the skin and on top of the jaw bone. The implant is then replaced with an anatomically shaped implant that will conform to your jawline. The key is the...