Question 1

chin implant symptoms can be swelling and numbness?

Accepted Answer

Chin implant: Yes, you can expect to have swelling of the chin and numbness of the skin of the chin and lower lip for a variable period of time after surgery to place a chin implant. Was it done inside the mouth or outside, under the chin? The swelling should be mostly gone after 2-3 weeks, while the numbness may last several months but should resolve completely in time.

Question 2

how long does it take for swelling to subside after a chin implant?

Accepted Answer

Short time: Most of the swelling is down within a week or two after a chin implant.  There may be a small amount of swelling which persists longer, especially under the chin.  90% of the patients look pretty good within a week!

Question 3

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 4

what kind of complications might happen from a chin implant?

Accepted Answer

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 5

can you have an apicoectomy with a chin implant?

Accepted Answer

Vague: This is a question that really needs to be directed to an oral surgeon and/or an endodontist (root canal specialist.)

Question 6

will a chin implant last for the rest of your life?

Accepted Answer

Well...: It should last many many years, the rest of your life is too vague of a term

Question 7

would getting a chin implant make my overbite look better?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: Your would be best to seek a cosmetic consultation regarding chin implants and how that would make your profile/facial appearnce look post-surgically.

Question 8

whats the difference between a chin implant and a genioplasty?

Accepted Answer

Same thing usually: Any operation on the chin to change its shape is called a genioplasty from the latin word for "chin."  sometimes an implant is used to change the appearance and other times the bone is cut and reshaped without an implant.  So a chin implant is always a genioplasty but not the other way around.

Question 9

what would experts say? could a chin implant help my over bite look?

Accepted Answer

Overbite and chin: It depends on the underlying problem. If the overbite is caused by your lower jaw being too short, a chin implant will not help your overbite, although it will make your chin more prominent. Remember, chin implants won't fix a bite problem. However, if your chin is too small, a chin implant or a genioplasty may be the answer. See an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in consultation to determine best.

Question 10

will crying affect a new chin implant that was put in around 3 days ago?

Accepted Answer

: Probably not, just keep your emotions and facial expressions to a minimum should reall
Not affect it

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