Elastic Tissue & Prolonged Swelling After a Chin Implant

Swelling after a chin implant is usually not bad after 10 to 14 days when using a submental approach (under the chin). However, some patients who have very elastic tissues often times will have more noticeable swelling and for a longer period of time. It doesn't typically negatively effect the outcome over time but it is an important consideration when planning your surgery from a social and professional standpoint. Dr. Chase Lay is a double board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon working in San Jose, California.
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[@poster.child-]

Thank you Dr for this very thorough explanation. I just had a chin implant five weeks ago and my doctor never mentioned any of this and I still have a huge amount of inflammation. You were very helpful and kind for sharing this. Thank you so much.

[@heidahakonar2643]

Same me too, 3 weeks post op and the swelling hurts so much haha

[@J9theExplorer]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@GrahamConnor]

Can a periosteum reaction/swelling occur? I had my surgery a week ago and I have a hard, large lump on my jaw bone that my surgeon has called "periosteum reaction". Have you ever heard of or witnessed this?

[@cbrown1234567890]

Same! How’s yours now?