Is it okay to get a chin implant before my rhinoplasty?

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Would results end up better if you get a Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant at the same time? Or can you get a Chin Implant done first, then get a Rhinoplasty later with the same good results?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

If you are looking to have both a chin implant and rhinoplasty performed, I would recommend having them at the same time. While the results will not be affected if you have them done at different times, doing them at the same time allows you to have just one recovery period and will likely be less expensive as well. Additionally, augmenting the chin can help bring the nose into balance with the face.  There are times when a chin implant is required to get the best results from a rhinoplasty.  I hope this helps.

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

You are an optimal candidate for the so called profileplasty, which 
consists in doing rhinoplasty and chin surgery at a time, a safe and 
routinary procedure in experienced hands.Being an option, chin implants have serious disadvantages, specially in
the mid and long term, patients are rarely happy with them after 5-6
years, all are out by then or later.Consider the chin advancement by means of sliding genioplasty, the advantages are:-lifetime procedure, no more revision or renewal procedures-more natural than implants-no visibility of implant edges during gestures-improves
the double chin effect at the sub-mental muscles (floor of mouth)
hammock caused by lack of tension there; also improves the shape and
tension of perioral muscles; implants do no offer this feature-horse-shoe enhancement, covering the chin and also the jaw sides of it-no future displacements or neuritis of mental nerves-practically zero infections and 100% healing of bones-no
need for complex plates and screws that may need future removal; just
steel wires synthesis may suffice, they stay buried into bone callusThe cons are:-expensive, but cheap if you consider the lifetime pros-technically
demanding, few surgeons are experienced or comfortable (though I
personally perform 100% of the chin augmentations by this osseous
method, always after offering the patients both options)-scary for the patient (though not so much if you explain well the stuff around it)You'll
 find in this website dozens of negative experiences with chin implants 
in the short and mid term, do read my profile's Q&A and you'll find 
them too. I am doing sliding genioplaties for 15 years with the highest 
success and no one patient regreted, totall the opposite, I did many 
chin implant removals and one staged sliding genioplasties to replace 
them.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

The two procedures can be performed separately. However, it would be best to have them performed together. In this case, you will only need to have general anesthesia once and the overall cost will be lower. I hope this information helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS · Answer

Assuming you are a good candidate for a chin implant, I would recommend doing both the Rhino and chin aug together.  There really is no benefit to performing in two stages.  Often times the results complement each other and patients are quite happy with the outcome.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Although it makes sense to do rhinoplasty and chin augmentation at the same time, it is perfectly fine to do these in any order you like.

Is it okay to get a chin implant before my rhinoplasty?

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Answer: Would results end up better if you get a Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant at the same time? Or can you get a Chin Implant done first

Answer: Would results end up better if you get a Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant at the same time? Or can you get a Chin Implant done first

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Answer: It is ok to do surgery in stages

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Is it okay to get a chin implant before my rhinoplasty?

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Answer: Would results end up better if you get a Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant at the same time? Or can you get a Chin Implant done first

Answer: Would results end up better if you get a Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant at the same time? Or can you get a Chin Implant done first

Answer: It is ok to do surgery in stages

Answer: It is ok to do surgery in stages

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