When I had my chin implant I weighed between 260-270 pounds and at that time the implant looked really good. However my weight now is 230 and the look of the chin implant is not so good. My face appears sunken in a bit from the weight loss. Is this normal and what can be done besides gaining the weight back or removing the chin implant?
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Without an exam your question cannot be answered. You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be b...
Even at almost 4 weeks post-op, you still have swelling, and gravity makes this tissue fluid go to your neck. (It isn't fat, it's swelling!) Sliding genioplasty is actually cutting and plating and screwing the bone into its new position, so the bone heals just like a facial or mandibular...
The healing will take 6-9 months and meanwhile you may experience variety of feelings which may cause concern but usually are transient. Follow up with your surgeon as schedulled.