Chin tightness a year and a half after implant - should I be worried?
May 2, 2024
Asked By:Siete7 in San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
It's been a year and a half since I received by chin implant. The only complication I had was that the incision got infected so it was slow to heal. It has since healed. I like the way it turned out but I still have the tightness around my chin as if post op. There are days were I feel it a lot and days that I don't feel it at all. Should I be worried?
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May 6, 2024
Answer: I would not worry about chin tightness after mentoplasty.
We can see that your lower lip is a bit smaller in the bottom photo, however, it looks a bit swollen in the top photo. Potentially the photo on top is showing a swollen lower lip, or possibly, some previous temporary gel filler in your lower lip may have dissolved. I hope this helps. Sincerely,...
Hello and thank you for your question. A formal evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are both surgical and non-surgical options to correct this.
We can place a chin implant, which is a quick surgical procedure. Many of my patients try to avoid surgery, however, so...
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Your 25-year-old chin implant certainly can be addressed. I'm sorry to hear about the surgeon that performed for you is now passed, but with proper execution and planning surgical treatments can be rendered. It may take more than one surgery to achieve desire result. Once the...