Chin Augmentation - potential risks and recovery period
This happens to be a common operation type thus mostly counted as
safe; with any surgery there is some element of risk
always. Let's find out what is there about Chin Augmentation
and its potential risks and the recovery period involved.
Potential risks
Of the few potential risks one happens to be when the implant finds
its way right to the surface of the skin. It is termed as 'extrusion'.
Incase it does not take place then it can lead to the stiffening
of the scar tissue that could be disastrous as it can spoil the
chin implant and then cause the face symmetry to change. There have
been incidents where the jaw line's bone has been completely eroded.
Of the other potential risks one is that post
operation, there have been cases where the implant changes its
place of alignment slightly. Thus then one would have to go for
a 2nd chin operation to get it fixed. There have been instances
of the chin implant was placed incorrectly during the 1st surgery
and therefore a 2nd surgery was required.
Can there be chin infect post surgery?. In that case the implant
could be removed but when things are better it can be reinstated.
As it is there are a numbness experience that comes together with
a chin advancement & chin implant process. It usually is a common
occurrence hence one need not worry. But to allay your fears consulting
the physician is always an open option.
We should tell you that in a highly unlikely situation there could
be damage to the nervous system as this has been the experience
of some patients. This happens in a situation where the implant
is sitting lop sided on one area of the facial nerves or during
the surgery there has been severe nerve damage.
Recovery Period
Swelling too happens is not to be a matter of botheration. Once
48 hours have passed it will subside automatically. Some cold rubbings
will help during discomfort from the swelling.
Post the surgery; always make sure that upon lying down, the position
of the head must always be higher than the height of your heart.
It could be that the swelling might take a great amount of time
to get settled and could be seen till a number of weeks. The whole
thing might take a couple of days to sink in properly. In the few
days preceding the surgery experiencing of problems related to smiling,
eating & talking might happen which again is absolutely normal.
Liquid will be the diet that you will be served with for several
days, more so incase of stitches hampering the functioning of your
mouth. Incase of there being removable stitches then in 7 odd days
you shall be relieved of them.
Normalcy returning to life
Do not get excited too early and start demanding exercise, let
the body adjust well and get back the strength that way you'll enjoy
more. Consult you physician and he will guide you as to what activities
you can start and when.
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