Almost no difference after getting a chin implant with 6 mm projection. What kind of implant do I need? (Photo)

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The doctor gave ma a chin implant with 6 mm projection. There is almost no difference. What kind of a implant do i need? thx

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. An implant with 6-mm of projection is considered small by conventional standards. The most straightforward thing to do is to remove the existing implant and replace it with a larger size, providing 1-cm or more in projection. Hope this helps!

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Dr. Tower

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

In your case, there is approximately 15 mm of chin recession and so that is why the changes are minimal. I would recommend that you have the implant removed and find a surgeon who can perform a sliding genioplasty of 9-10 mm. If further projection is needed, a small implant can be placed to provide optimum facial balance. The implant can be removed at the same time as the sliding genioplasty.

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