How often is a neck lift performed along with a chin implant?
Question: How often is a neck lift performed along with a chin implant? What would be the benefit? Answer: I typically perform a chin implant at the same time that I perform a neck lift in certain situations. The main reason that I would do this is that the patient who presents to me with […]
How can I ensure that my chin implant
Question: How can I ensure that my chin implant doesn’t look too “Jay Leno”? Answer: A thorough preoperative assessment by your surgeon with open and clear communication will prevent your surgeon from giving you a chin implant that makes you look like Jay Leno. I would suspect that your surgeon will show you what facial […]
I am a 25-year-old man with what I consider
Question: I am a 25-year-old man with what I consider to be a very weak facial profile. I am considering a chin implant procedure, but I would like to know what the chin implant is composed of, and how likely is it that my body will reject the implant. Answer: Chin implants come in a […]
Post chin implant, will I be able to move my jaw?
Question: Post chin implant, will I be able to move my jaw? Answer: You should have no trouble moving your jaw immediately following chin implant. You will experience some post operative swelling and chin numbness, but, your chin augmentation should not interfere with the movement of your jaw. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld
Is there obvious scarring after the surgery?
Question: Where are the incisions made for chin implants/augmentations? Is there obvious scarring after the surgery? Answer: Chin implants are place in one of two ways. I prefer to use an small incision placed inconspicuously beneath the chin for what is considered the external approach to chin implant placement. I feel that there is less […]
I’m getting a chin augmentation with an implant…
Question: Next week, I’m getting a chin augmentation with an implant. I’m excited and nervous about the procedure, and I’m not exactly sure what to expect. I know there will be some pain, but will my chin be bruised after chin implant surgery? Answer: Good luck with your chin implant. In order to place the […]
Am I having a bad reaction to a chin implant?
Question: About two weeks ago I underwent a chin augmentation and now I can’t feel the side of my lips and chin. Am I having a bad reaction to the implant? Should I get it removed? Answer: One of the potential complications of chin implant placements is temporary numbness of the chin and lip. The […]
What anesthesia is used for a chin augmentation surgery?
Question:What anesthesia is used for a chin augmentation surgery? How long does the actual surgery take? Answer:If you are having just chin augmentation, I prefer to use either local anesthesia with IV sedation or general anesthesia depending upon your preference. The procedure takes about 45 minutes to perform, possibly an hour and your recovery should […]
Will a chin augmentation affect my ability to eat?
Question:I am going in for chin augmentation / implant next week. I know that I’ll be in a lot of pain after the surgery. Will this affect my ability to eat? Answer:Chin implant surgery is uncomfortable, but, it is not particularly painful. Your ability to eat will only be affected by the amount of swelling […]
How long are the sutures left in for after chin augmentation?
Question: How long are the sutures left in for after chin augmentation surgery? Does it hurt to have them removed? Answer: I usually leave the sutures in after chin augmentation surgery for about a week. Removal of sutures is entirely pain free. I use two layers of sutures. One layer is dissolvable and is present […]