I want to increase vertical length by 10 mm at least. After the surgery and the healing period (6 months-1 year) is complete, do you get back the full feeling of the modified bone that is attached to the skull by plates? Does that bone combine and heal itself with the rest of the skull again or will it be attached to your skull only by plates and screws for the rest of your life? if an implant is used for greater vertical length, would that affect the healing process?
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Chin implant (augmentation) can definitely be done under local anesthesia . You might not even need any relaxant. Once the local is injected to numb the chin, much like a dentist would do, you'll feel nothing. The main advantage is less cost saving.
Do not expect too much growth in your jaw if you have not seen it already by your age. Generally, the jaw will grow in proportion with the rest of the face, with the greatest growth during puberty. If you have a tendency towards a small jaw this proportion usually does not change. Surgery is...
