Technique:
Insertion of a chin implant may take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. During the procedure, the surgeon selects the proper size and shape implant to enhance your appearance and inserts it into a pocket over the front of the jawbone. The small incision to create the pocket and insert the implant is placed inside the mouth (along the lower lip) or in the skin just under the chin area.

Usually, the chin is taped after surgery to minimize swelling and discomfort. Sutures in the skin will be removed in five to seven days. If an intra-oral incision is used, the sutures will dissolve.

Benefits:
Return to work and other normal activity within a week.

Generally performed in the surgeon's office or an outpatient surgical center.

Adds aesthetically pleasing contour to the face.

Results are essentially permanent.

Other Considerations:
As with any surgical procedure, infection may occur. If the infection persists, the implant may have to be removed and replaced at a later time.

Shifting of the implant is another possibility. Should the implant become slightly misaligned, a second procedure might be necessary to reposition it.

Postoperative bruising and swelling. Mild/moderate discomfort for 1 to 2 days.

Strenuous activity and rough contact to the implant area must be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks.

Patients with gum or dental problems will want to confer with their dentist.

Need more information about Chin Implants?
If you would like more information about Chin Implants offered by our Consultant, or whether Chin Implants is right for you, please contact us today.

For more information about Chin Implants in Blackpool, Preston and the North West, call 01772 663977 or email for further details.

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