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Genioplasty hardware removal
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:27 pm
by ktr78
Has anyone has the chin plate used for a genioplasty removed post-surgery? It was suggested that I have mine removed so that the skin on my chin lays more nicely.
Has anyone had this done? Good results? Bad results? Side effects? No cosmetic difference?
Re: Genioplasty hardware removal
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:09 am
by freakyteeth
I had this done in a subsequent surgery. I didn't notice a difference cosmetically, but it felt much, much nicer.
Re: Genioplasty hardware removal
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:58 pm
by Zoology Dragon
I'm currently waiting for an op date for this (plus the removal of all my mandible plates and wire).
Re: Genioplasty hardware removal
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:37 pm
by ktr78
Update: I had this done last Friday. Minimal swelling. No pain. I didn't even take my prescribed pain meds. Stayed inside for a few days because I was not very presentable, but getting the plate removed was a total piece of cake. Mind you, I just had the one chin plate removed. If I had all hardware in my upper and lower jaw removed as well, I am sure I would have had more discomfort.
Re: Genioplasty hardware removal
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:28 am
by Hollywood Todd
How much does this surgery generally cost, and how long after a sliding genio does it take before your body is ready for it to be removed?