Chin Implant Complications - What do I need to be aware of before getting the implant? Can they "slip" out of place?
January 16, 2008
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Complications from chin augmentation with impants I understand, are possible. What do I need to be aware of before getting the implant? Can they "slip" out of place? Just worried that I will regret doing this
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Chin implants are most commonly made of
solid silicone (silastic)
gortex
medpore
Some surgeons may give you an option among the different types but I suspect most would have one type that they prefer to work with. Silicone is probably the most common option and has a...
In females, large implants often give the chin a wider appearance and can look masculine. The amount of projection is fine but less width would be more feminine. In cases similar to yours, I remove the implant and perform a sliding genioplasty. This allows me to center the natural chin and keep...