Procedure:
An incision is made inside the lower lip, or under the chin. An implant of the desired size and
shape is then placed inside the chin. If the incision is under the chin, removable sutures are used. At the end of the surgery, the chin is often taped to minimize swelling.

Local anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation is generally used to ease discomfort during the surgery. Most people report no discomfort at all. Post operative pain medicine controls the pain well.

Length:
Chin augmentation is performed as an out-patient, under local anesthesia, sometimes with sedation. It is often combined with other procedure that tend to dictate the need for an overnight stay.

Recovery:
If sutures (stitches) are used, they will be removed within a week of the surgery. Most people return to work within a week following the surgery. At first, you should avoid strenuous activities, but exercise can be resumed in about two weeks. If incisions are made inside the mouth, you may be placed on a liquid diet for several days until there is adequate healing to allow for chewing and food particles to come in contact with the stitches.

Risks:
Significant complications from chin implants are infrequent. As with any surgical procedure, however, there is always a possibility of infection, or reaction to the anesthesia.

When infection does occur it is generally treated with antibiotics, but in some cases the implant must be removed and later replaced. Another risk is improper placement. In some cases, implants shift so that a second operation is necessary for repositioning.