I'm interested in getting a 1-piece custom chin/jaw implant mainly to improve my appearance. However, I'm hoping it can also help with TMJ. Basically, would I feel a stretch in my neck, upper face or behind my jaw? I've indicated some pain points in an attached image. I understand the investing layer of the deep cervical fascia is connected to A, B and C. Although the implant wouldn't be involved with some of these muscles directly. Would I feel a stretch there because of the fascia?
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The effect of a genioplasty procedure is powerful and patient satisfaction is high. The amount of movement that you are considering are too insignificant and not worth the time and recovery. I never perform this procedure without moving the chin forward at the minimum of 5 mm. In men, I u...
I perform both procedures and for horizontal advancements greater than 5 mm I prefer the genioplasty procedure. Both procedures are performed in the office with intravenous sedation. The genioplasty procedure moves your own chin forward and provides the most natural results. The muscles of the...
I would like to know the position of the chin implant to give you advice. Malposition of a chin implant is a common problem. A CT scan of the chin would be helpful. In general, when a chin implant is removed, the soft tissue and chin return to their previous appearance. You might consider...
