Facial Implants. Bone Resorption, long-term infection risk and unnatural appearance. Why aren't chin wing options?

June 5, 2017
Asked By:seandouglas in Toronto, ON

From my understanding silicone implants can get infected years after theyre placed (ex. a tooth infection can trigger this). Because of the large ammount of facial animation from expression and chewing, as well as the bodys biological response to the foreign substance, bone resorption has been observed in a number of case studies. For young patients, why are alternatives such as chin wing and zygomatic sandwich osteotomies not offered in north america?

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
June 7, 2017

Answer: Facial Implants and Osteotomies

1 person found this helpful
MOST RECENT
June 7, 2017

Answer: Facial Implants and Osteotomies

1 person found this helpful
June 7, 2017

Answer: Chin wing procedure

1 person found this helpful
June 7, 2017

Answer: Chin wing procedure

1 person found this helpful
June 6, 2017

Answer: From my understanding silicone implants can get infected years after theyre placed and bone reabsorption.

June 6, 2017

Answer: From my understanding silicone implants can get infected years after theyre placed and bone reabsorption.

FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU

Recommended reading

Chin Implant

Everything you need to know about Chin Implant

  • 87% worth it
  • 799.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $5,175
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
ADVERTISEMENT