Good day, I am 7 days away from getting Medpor jaw angle implants and a chin implant . Chin implant (submental) jaw angles (intra orally). My biggest concern is regarding infection . What are the rates of infection with this material and approach and are there any measures I can take personally to reduce the risk. I have quit smoking now for 2 months and have been absolutely alcohol free for over a month now to try and have the best shot at recovery. Any advice appreciated
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Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years. When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de...
The material used in the chin/jaw implant is irrelevant. What matters is the design of the implant and whether it can create the look you want and fit onto the bone in an intimate manner. The other issue to be aware is that a chin implant is not going to make your jawline any better, that is ...
Hi, based on the photos, your face shows signs of mid face deflation, weak chin and lower face skin laxity. These combine to create an elongated, oval shaped face. I have performed many facial shaping procedures using dermal fillers, silastic facial implants (cheek implants, chin impl...