Question 1

what does a chin implant cost?

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It depends: Chin implant costs vary depending on what part of the country you live and also vary between doctors.  In our part of the us, it can be had for as little as $1500 up to $4200.  Some of the best surgeons are the cheapest so pick your surgeon based on quality first.

Question 2

is 16 too young for a chin implant?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Plastic surgeons usually want to wait until the bones have stopped growing in the face before placing a chin implant and when the patient is mature enough to know what he/she wants and participate in the recovery process.  This is usually around 18 (sometimes later and sometimes earlier).  There may be a compelling reason to operate earlier.

Question 3

does it hurt to get a chin implant done?

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A little: Compared to some other procedures, most patients don't complain about chin implants.  A chin implant does involve surgery (unless you have a filler injected to cause chin protrusion), so you will experience some discomfort, maybe even pain.

Question 4

will a chin implant make my face longer?

Accepted Answer

It could: Most chin implants are placed to make the chin protrude more, not make the face longer.  There are many different shapes and models of chin implants and your surgeon should select the one that will accomplish what you and s/he want.  If the chin implant extends below the edge of the jawbone, it could make the face look longer.

Question 5

will a chin implant look different after 10 years?

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It may: Nothing remains the same in living faces. Things sag, thin and otherwise change depending on many factors.  Ask your experienced surgeon what changes might happen to your chin implant.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: chin implant?

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Chin Implant Defined: Chin implant is a synthetic material that is shaped in the contour of your chin to augment or enlarge a weak chin in a surgical procedure called chin augmentation. It is generally placed underneath the soft tissues of your skin and muscle to accentuate your chin to match the cosmetic appearance of your lower face and provide a better balance of your chin to your nose.

Question 7

my chin hurts from my chin implant. was this a mistake?

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See your doctor: You can have pain from the surgery itself or there could be a pinched nerve. You should see your doctor for recommendations.

Question 8

what kind of complications might happen from a chin implant?

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Usual surgical risks: All surgical procedures carry with them the risk of infection and bleeding. There is a risk of reaction to the anesthesia used to put you to sleep. Surgery also carries the risk of scar formation, which may be problematic for facial procedures. Similarly, there may be a risk of malposition or asymmetry of the implant. Numbness or an autoimmune reaction to the implant material may occir.

Question 9

in how much time im not going to feel funny after a chin implant?

Accepted Answer

3 weeks: You will have swelling and bruising for about 3-4 weeks. Thereafter swelling will continue to reduce at a much slower rate.

Question 10

if i have a chin implant and then decide i don't like the results, can it be removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes if it is silcone: It should be a silicone implant.  So yes, it can esily be removed if it is a silicone implant and it isnt secured to the bone (the ones I do are not secured - they fit precisely in a pocket i make).

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