I had a small chin implant placed through a small incision in my mouth 7 weeks ago. When the bandage came off 5 days later, I was shocked to see that the left side of my lip was paralyzed. While it has shown some improvement, it is far from functional. My lips look extremely asymmetrical, with my left side substantially smaller and more receded than the right. I had numbness on the left side also, but this is mostly gone. Have any physicians seen improvement after 7 weeks?
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It is true that some male patients will have jaw growth into their early twenties. See a board certified Plastic Surgeon for evaluation. Also discuss with your orthodontist whether your bite if deficient enough to warrant mandibular advancement. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta...
Cheek implants would do well in your case. However, you might try filler such as Radiesse first so that you may "try it out" without under going the risks of surgery and down time. That being said, with the perportions of your face would do well with cheek implants as I think your...
Chin augmentation surgery is commonly performed with placement of silicone or other synthetic materials. A chin implant may be secured with a screw into the bone or stitched into position. Within a few days after implant placement, tissue wraps around or within the implant, depending on the...
