Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underChin Implant q&a

Does the numbness always go away after chin implant ? I'm still number after 12 days.

sisonAug 2, 2014
I have had a chin implant 12 days ago, my chin and lower lip is still numb, my speech is different and that makes me uncomfortable and I find my smile a little odd because my lower lip doesn't stretch as much. I wonder if I should have it removed. I would also like to know if there is a way to remove the implant to insure that there won't be any deformity in the future ? Thank you

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Michael I. Echavez, MD profile photo
Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 26 Reviews
Answered on Aug 4, 2014
Answer
Samir Undavia, MD profile photo
Dr. Samir Undavia, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 248 Reviews
Answered on Aug 4, 2014
Answer

More Chin Implant Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
William Portuese, MD

 It is possible to up-size a chin implant. This can be performed under local anesthesia. The  previous incision is cut out and the old implant is removed as well.  Once the old implant has been removed, the pocket is made bigger and the new implant introduced into the new expanded...

+8 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Your photo suggests you are recovering well with the implant out. The tape is a good idea. I agree with your surgeon that after swelling subsides, you will be happy with the result.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

The model has a wider jaw then yours. A full evaluation is needed of your face to find the best approach to change your look. Please note - the model has obvious oblique cheek smile lines. 

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

A sliding genioplasty cuts and moves chin bone forward. It  can tilt the angle of the bone.It will increase the prominence of the chin but it will narrow it's width.

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

The placement of implant materials along the jawline and also genioplasties can properly change the shape of the jawline and also the face. Defining the jawline is a very common procedure since facial growth patterns vary amongst us.The implants do not 'stretch' the tissues which have a very...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)

Yes, you absolutely would benefit from a chin implant.  Braces will not achieve the goal you are looking for.  If you place your finger from your lip straight down, your chin should be very close to your finger.  You chin is very far back.  A chin implant will balance the...

+17 answers
See all Chin Implant Q&A
See more Chin Implant Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE CHIN IMPLANT GUIDE →