My smile is so different now after my Chin Implant.

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I am only 6 weeks post chin implant and face lift. My smile is different and my speech is impaired a bit. Will this change with time.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear MonaCat,You must keep in mind that, this short after surgery, your face is still swollen from the trauma. Speech impairment does often occur after chin augmentation, but should subside with time. As for your smile, I recommend asking your doctor for preoperative images in order to accurately see the changes and determine which areas are of concern to you. Best of Luck!Dr. Ali Sajjadian

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD · Answer

Great question!This is reported at times after chin implants or reductions.Largely the change is related to the muscle of the chin called the mentalis.  This muscle has a job to pull the lower lip down and against the lower teeth and gums with a smile or swallow.  Often times, patients will note that the lower lip is slightly flattened for a period of time after surgery.  This muscle is carefully separated in the midline to allow the implant to go into position.Bottom line- you should be fine after that muscle starts functioning well again.  In the meantime you might have some lower lip issues that will likely be more noticeable to you.Best of luck!Dr. Hobgood.

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

It should all resolve in time. It is always hard in the beginning after a facial implant. There is some adjustment time. Things should most likely resolve as swelling goes down, but keep in mind this is your new normal.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear MonaCat, I would suggest seeing your surgeon and discussing your concerns. You will probably have some preoperative photographs of you smiling and your surgeon can compare those with your post operative photographs and then better determine what your concerns and/or possible problems are. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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