I had a chin implant 6 years ago. It was placed intraorally and implant has wings. Does it look too big or placed too high? Perhaps it has moved up as I have read is common with intraorally placed implants. I can also feel a slight bump on my left jaw which makes me think the wing is misplaced. Is revision recommended?
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May 20, 2018
Answer: Implant too high? Chin augmentation results
It is true the vast majority of surgeons use the implants instead of the osseous surgery to adjust the chin, but this is a matter just of lack of experience and comfort ease; implants play no role when there is an autologous alternative which, actually, has plenty of superior advantages.
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"A formal evaluation would be needed to determine what's best. Many of my patients try to avoid surgery, so we perform a non-surgical chin augmentation treatment with injectable fillers. Fillers like Radiesse, Voluma, BellaFill as well as Sculptra are injected into the area, improving the...
Your implant is seeking explantation (removal) due to chronic intolerance and likely a biofilm bacterial contamination.It is true the vast majority of surgeons use the implants instead of the osseous surgery to adjust the chin, but this is a matter just of lack of experience and comfort ease; ...