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Chin Implant
THE TYPICAL PATIENT
- Desire for a stronger chin appearance.
- This usually means more width, height, and projection.
- Focusing on the features of a weak, small, recessed,
narrow, or short chin.
- This is mostly seen from the side view.
THE PROCEDURE
- Anesthesia is usually MAC and the procedure takes about
one hour.
- The incision is very inconspicuous and located under
the chin in the crease, about 1-inch long.
- The procedure involves making a space over the lower
bone edge, trying out the correct size, then inserting
the implant and closing the incision.
- No drains and only a light dressing is used for a few
days.
THE RECOVERY
- You can go home after several hours.
- You can shower on the next day.
- There is only minimal pain that is mostly gone by the
second or third day.
- Swelling is mild to moderate and peaks at two days then
disappears rapidly over the next three weeks.
- Minimal or no bruising is the usual.
- You can resume many activities within the first week,
and most by at least three weeks.
- The stitches are removed at seven days.
- Expect to be off of work for only one to three days.
THE RESULT
- Beautiful, balanced and proportioned contour to the
chin and entire lower face.
- More confident and comfortable feeling about the facial
proportions.
- Natural and presentable appearance in the first week
that continues to get better over the next three to six months.
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