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Chin Augmentation
Health Encyclopedia: Chin Augmentation
Alternative Names
Augmentation mentoplasty; Genioplasty
Risks
The most common complications are bruising, swelling, and movement of the implant.Other possible complications include loss of sensation in the chin and injury to teeth. Infection and blood clots are rare. Nicotine from smoking can delay healing.
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Health Guide
.........Since the surgery is performed inside the mouth, you can't see any scars. When only a little bitof
chin augmentation isneeded toround out the chin, the surgeon may use real bone or an...
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Augmentation mentoplasty; Genioplasty Expectations after surgery There is some discomfort and soreness, which is easily controlled by medication. A liquid diet may...
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Augmentation mentoplasty; Genioplasty References McGrath MH. Elective plastic surgical procedures in adolescence. Adolesc Med Clin. 2004; 15(3): 487-502. ...
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ReferencesYarosh D, Klein J, O'Connor A, Effect of topically applied T4 endonuclease V in liposomes on skin cancer in xeroderma pigmentosum: a randomised study. Xeroderma Pigmentosum Study Group....
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