I've had a chin implant for 2 years and a week ago I tripped up the stairs and fell straight on chin. I had a big bruise for days, which is just fading away. The swelling is almost gone, but right above my chin and under my lip i have a big hard bump. It felt softish, like jelly the first days, but as the general swelling goes down, the bump feels harder and it doesn't seem to go much down. Is it possible that the bump is actually the implant that moved?
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The difference between a style 1 vs style 2 square chin implant is 1 cm. (4.5 cm vs 5.5 cms) A style 1 square chin implant usually makes for a conservative width increase and most men are better off with a style 2 if they desire a stronger look. As a general rule, the squareness off the chin...
Bone resorption can occur but typically does not result in any issues nor does it often necessitate removing the implant and placing a larger design. Your facial implant results should provide you with permanent improvement. The only caveat is that significant facial aging can result in fat...
A chin implant is performed for patients who have a receding chin. The implant normally gives anterior projection to the chin and jawline but also gives some added width and vertical height, since it is a three-dimensional implant. Chin implants do come in a variety...