| chin
implant |
| introduction
to chin implant surgery |
chin
implants permanently enhance the projection of the chin
and balance the facial proportions |
| often combined
with... |
rhinoplasty,
fat
transfer, eyelid
surgery, chemical
peel, or facelift |
| incision
placement & chin implant surgery details |
incision
depends on location of implant, but can often be done
through the inside of the mouth to avoid visible scarring |
| anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually outpatient
surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
1
to 2 hours |
| discomfort
|
moderate |
| what to expect
after chin implant surgery |
numbness,
swelling, bruising, difficulty chewing; back to work in
about a week |
| risks
of chin implant surgery |
permanent
numbness, nerve irritation, implant shifting, asymmetry,
scar tissue contraction |
| variations
and techniques |
implant
options include injectables, porous or solid implant materials,
or grafts taken from your own body |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1500
to $6000 |
| duration
of results |
depends on
material used; can be permanent |
| insurance
for chin implants |
may
(very rarely) apply to correct significantly underdeveloped
or asymmetric facial deformities |
