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Chin augmentation - Risks

Alternative Names

Augmentation mentoplasty; Genioplasty

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

Nicotine from smoking can delay healing.

Chin augmentation - series

Reviewed last on: 10/19/2007
Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

McGrath MH. Elective plastic surgical procedures in adolescence. Adolesc Med Clin. 2004;15(3):487-502.

Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. St Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2005:810-811.

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