I had a small implant placed through the chin ~1 year ago. At 7 months I started to experience a dull pain just above my chin on the right side. Since then it has persisted, occurring about 3-4 times a week. At 12 months the pain is still there and gets worse if I press on the spot above my chin. Like a tingling shooting pain. Is this normal recovery or impinging nerves or a neuroma? Dr advises to wait for healing to continue but I am worried about nerve damage, especially as it has worsened.
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They are already deep Labe your mental groove will be made worse by forward augmentation using an implant or sliding genioplasty.
Your mandible is lacking in size and projection but the area where you need augmentation is further back.
Consult with oral surgeons or plastic surgeons with cranial...
Whether you have a genioplasty (preferred) or a new implant, you should notice an improvement. The muscle attachment should also be altered to ensure it is properly positioned since that is a common cause of your concern
Thank you for your question. Chin implants are available in a variety of materials, such as silicone, elastomers, porous polyethylene, and ePTFE. Silicone implants are generally a preferred option because they are easy to customize to the ideal shape for each patient, and can be easily removed...
