I just had a chin implant and neck liposuction two weeks ago and I'm freaking out at how my smile and face is deformed. I need your input on if my smile will ever go back to normal. I am very much swollen on my right side, I am numb on my chin and my lower face is still tight. I'm very scared I've made a mistake.
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Your pictures demonstrate a mild to moderate form of microgenia (Latin for small chin). I recommend a small or a medium implant and the use mini-titanium screws to secure the implant to the jaw bone. I prefer to use a contouring device that allows me to better fit the implant to your face. What...
The chin dimpling you're describing results from an overly active mentalis muscle in the chin. I often see this mentalis hyperactivity in people who have a weak chin and need chin augmentation (in this situation, it's called mentalis strain and likely results from the mentalis muscle...
It's best to begin by consulting with a surgeon in-person to discuss your options. During your initial examination, your #chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. In younger individuals a chin implant...
