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?
Genioplasty hardware removal
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freakyteeth
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Re: Genioplasty hardware removal
I had this done in a subsequent surgery. I didn't notice a difference cosmetically, but it felt much, much nicer.
Braces 1986 & Sept 2007 (age 34)
severe class II impinging overbite
17 missing teeth (genetically)- AXIN 2 genetic mutation
Jan 2010 - genioplasty w/mandibular bone graft (from chin bone)
Jul 2010 - 4 mandibular implants. FAILED
Oct 2010 - re-placement of 3 implants, hardware removal
03/29/2011 - BSSO and 3 piece Lefort I
Sept 2012 - Upper jaw - 4 implants w/bone graft.
Jan 2016 - upper hardware removal, extensive upper bone graft
severe class II impinging overbite
17 missing teeth (genetically)- AXIN 2 genetic mutation
Jan 2010 - genioplasty w/mandibular bone graft (from chin bone)
Jul 2010 - 4 mandibular implants. FAILED
Oct 2010 - re-placement of 3 implants, hardware removal
03/29/2011 - BSSO and 3 piece Lefort I
Sept 2012 - Upper jaw - 4 implants w/bone graft.
Jan 2016 - upper hardware removal, extensive upper bone graft
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Zoology Dragon
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Re: Genioplasty hardware removal
I'm currently waiting for an op date for this (plus the removal of all my mandible plates and wire).
Double jaw osteotomy + genio: November 2006
Now on waiting list to have lower jaw plates and wire removed.
Now on waiting list to have lower jaw plates and wire removed.
Re: Genioplasty hardware removal
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.
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Hollywood Todd
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Re: Genioplasty hardware removal
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?