Chin implant vs. chin augmentation - what would be best at balancing my face? (Photos)

Hello, hope you are well. Thank you for submitting your photos and questions. Chin implants come in many shapes and sizes, and now that custom-made implants can be fabricated the options are literally limitless. I do think you would benefit from an implant, but you may want to consider an...

First and foremost to make quality assessment regarding the outcome of a plastic surgery procedure, we generally need to see a complete set of proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have before, and after pictures, then contact your provider and ask them to forward the pictures they t...

If you’ve had an infection for over a year than something is definitely wrong and you need to get a formal assessment. If you’re not getting the care you need from your current provider, then I suggest getting second opinion consultations. You can do this with plastic surgeons, facial pla...

From what I can see in your photos, you seem to be a suitable candidate for a bichectomy and a chin implant. Typically, I decide on surgery after a physical examination of my patients. Upon examining your photos, I notice a density in the buccal fat pad, which contributes to the appearance of a...

What you describe sounds fairly typical and what most people should expect from having a facial implant. If the implant bothers you enough that you would regret having the procedure, then talk to your provider about having it removed. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD

Hello, hope you are well. Thank you for posting your questions. Vancomycin is not commonly used after revision facial implants. This medication is usually given by IV in a hospital setting for very specific types of infections. It can be taken orally but it is poorly absorbed into the...