I received a chin implant 4 years ago. Recently, I’ve noticed some asymmetry in the area where my chin meets my neck. The area in question has less volume. I’m unsure if it’s a muscle issue or implant placement issue.
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Answer: Does your implant feel below the bone on your right side?
In general, when somebody has a small Central upper lip, along with a long philtrum, lip lift surgery tends to address both of these issues. You appear to have strong chin projection, and a chin implant would only make it stronger. If you're hanging columella is bothering you, you may wish to...
The chin region of the mandible is called the mentalis.
There are two options to treat this.
One is a chin reduction, which reduces the projection of the mentalis region.
The other option is augmenting decrease with fillers.
The primary underlying problem is the projection of the mandible, but...
If you are concerned that there is asymmetrical swelling involving the scar tissue inside your mouth, you may consider asking your surgeon if a steroid injection might be helpful for softening it. All scars on the inside of the mouth will soften and flatten with time, even if nothing is done...