Crooked chin implant? Should I be concerned?

May 16, 2018
Asked By:bD1237 in Los Angeles, CA

5 wks post op from a chin implant placed under the chin. It looks great although I can feel the wing in my gums on the side, on the same side I had numbness and and paralysis which just this week is starting to subside.surgeon assured me it was fine the wing that I’m feeling just anchors the implant? He says if it starts to irritate me he can make an incision inside the mouth and cut the wing? Really not wanting to get another surgery. I also feel a tight muscle in my lip. Should I be concerned?

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May 27, 2018

Answer: Chin implant malposition.

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACSBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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May 27, 2018

Answer: Chin implant malposition.

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACSBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
May 18, 2018

Answer: Crooked implant? Chin augmentation results

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 18, 2018

Answer: Crooked implant? Chin augmentation results

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 18, 2018

Answer: Possible crooked chin implant

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Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 18, 2018

Answer: Possible crooked chin implant

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Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: 5 wks post op from a chin implant placed under the chin,I can feel wing in my gums on one side with numbness and weakness.

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