Is Nerve Damage a Potential Risk in Chin Reduction Surgery?

Nerve damage is a risk. With a skilled surgeon that knows the anatomy of this area it is a minimal risks though with this procedure. The nerves run in a typical course and we are able to avoid them readily. Rhinoplasty along with chin surgery is a great combo as the have a complimentary effect. I think you are going to be very happy.Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC

One of the risks of chin reduction surgery is numbness of the lower lip. This is a result of nerve injury to the "mental nerve". However, please know that the overall chance is low, and you should discuss this thoroughly with your surgeon.

Chin Reduction can rarely cause injury to two different nerves;
1. Marginal Mandibular Nerve that makes you move your lower lip.
2. Mental Nerve that provides sensation to the lower lip and chin.
The risk is very small. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. He / She might be able to give you alternate options if you are really worried about these potential risks.
Regards

Yes this is true but fortunately rare. Liposuction is commonly performed in combination with the chin implant. This can cause trauma to the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve which can lead to facial weakness. However, injury to the sensory nerve is the more common problem becuase the nerve is located immediately next to the tail of the implant

Sensory, rather than motor nerves are more likely to be injured during chin reduction surgery. This may lead to numbness of 1/2 or the entire lower lip. As for rhinoplsty, a small amount of numbness can occur at the tip, but this usually returns to normal after several months