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Can you get a mandible implant to make the jaw wider without it lowering the ramus/angle of the mandible?

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smallboyjoeDec 9, 2017

Can you get a mandible implant to make the jaw wider from the front view of the face without it lowering the ramus/angle of the mandible on the profile of the face? Because my ramus is already fairly long but my forehead is wider than my jaw and I want my face to look more balanced (forehead reduction is not an option)

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There can be a fair amount of swelling after a chin implant, which will gradually resolve over several weeks to months. I recommend following up with your surgeon. If your implant is asymmetrical, it can be re-positioned with a surgical procedure. I hope this helps.

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