Augmentation mentoplasty; Genioplasty

The most common complications of chin augmentation are:

• Bruising
• Movement of the implant
• Swelling

Other possible complications include:

• Damage to the teeth
• Loss of sensation

Rare side effects include:

• Blood clots
• Infection that can sometimes require removing the implant
• Pain that does not go away
• Numbness or other changes in skin sensation

Although most patients are happy with the outcome, poor cosmetic results that may require additional surgery include:

• Wounds that do not heal well
• Unpleasant scarring
• Asymmetry of the face
• Fluid that collects under the skin
• Irregular skin shape (contour)

Nicotine from smoking can delay healing.

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Review Date: 10/15/2009
Reviewed By: David A. Lickstein, MD, FACS, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)