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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!Best,Dr. Tower
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.
While vaping has less impact compared to regular cigarette use, it's still not preferred. Although being young and healthy is a positive factor, it's important for me to have my patients quit smoking and vaping to minimize postoperative complications.
I value clear communication from our patients regarding their concerns and desires before discussing chin implant and under chin liposuction options. Typically, I determine the size of the chin implant based on a physical examination since each patient has unique facial features and aesthetic...
Chin implant in proper position Jamie an implant that makes chin not recede in and dip back out depends in part on your anatomy. Some of this can be adjusted with fillers or fat transfer. The entire chin can be done with a filler to start and see if you like the appearance