Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 3 years ago, I decided to have my chin fixed. I thought the problem that I was having with my profile would be fixed by this. The maxilo- facial surgeon suggested that I have the chin broken and advanced forward. What I did not realize was that if the whole jaw was not brought forward, then my lower lip would still be receading and the crease in my chin would get much, much deaper. I was also missing my second to last lower molar so he suggested an implant after the chin was brought forward. I went ahead and did that as well. I hate the results of the chin enhancement and I am trying to correct it now. However, to do the ortho that is needed, teeth need to be pulled. Wouldn't you know that the teeth that should have been pulled can not be pulled because it is the darn implant and the bone fuses to the metal. Additionally, even if other teeth can be pulled and they can find enough space to make it worth wild, my new maxilofacial surgeon is telling me that the chin will need to be reduced. He said that this is complicated because the skin has been streched out and the concern is that it may not go back and adhere properly or take the proper shape. I don't understand why he can't cut the excessive skin from underneeth, like a localalized face lift and pull it tight. A scar on my jaw or under my chin would be better then a big poofy pillow sticking out from the end of my chin. Does anyone have any info on this that could help me??? I don't want to make another bad decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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