Ok so I had an implant placed and then a revision because of dimpling with my lips closed and asymmetry.. My surgeons solution was to clip off one side to give a more symmetrical look. This didn’t work. I’m now not sure if I am being picky or this is a genuine problem and I should seek a 2nd opinion. Another issue is the extra skin under my chin, never had b4. Btw do the implants lose projection over time due to bone erosion or something?
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Typically you can fly in a day or two. I like to see my patients at day 5 to remove tape from the chin and then would say it is ok to follow up in a month. With an implant there is always an inherent risk of an infection so you would have to fly back if it happened. The swelling lasts for 10...
The photographs demonstrated a recessive chin, but it's also narrow from the frontal profile. A chin implant can accomplish augmenting the chin forward in addition to giving lateral width as well. Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of thicknesses, sizes, and shapes which is...
If the problem persist, I would recommend scheduling a follow up with the rendering physician. This could be unrelated and/or temporary. Schedule a follow up if your concerns persist. Best, Dr. Emer.