I had a Chin Augmentation 3 weeks ago, and I'm concerned because I have intermittent sharp nerve pain down near the base of my chin. I am really scared, and was wondering what I could do, and if it would ever go away. I can say I had significant swelling, which caused dehiscence, athough that has all healed now. I am not sure if that has anything to do with it. In the same token, within days post-op I touched the area inside my mouth with my tongue and an electrical shock went through my lip. However, if I touched my chin from the outside of my mouth, this does not occur. I appreciate any feedback.
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Answer: Nerve pain after chin implant augmentation and neck lipo
Chin implants are placed deep under the tissue of the chin down against the bone. Hair removal lasers only treat the first few millimeters of the skin and thus should have no effect on the underlying chin implant.
It should not matter whether the implant was placed through the inside of the...
Without a physical exam or a photo, it would be difficult to describe what might specifically be right for you, as many different factors can contribute to a weak jawline. Speaking in general terms, however, if your weak jawline is due to excess fat in the upper neck and under the jaw, you might...
Technically, removal of a chin implant is easy... assuming it is a silastic type implant. Medpor implants can be much more difficult. Recovery is very quick as well. Little of the swelling associated with the initial surgery typically happens.
Patients having their chin implant removed should...