Risks:

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.