Chin Implant Postoperative Instructions FAQ
- Dr Farzan Rezaei
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Following the procedure, you will have a dressing that adheres to the chin to prevent swelling and minimize bruising. You may have some bruising around the chin area, however, this typically is more pronounced 24-48 hours after the procedure.
Most patents will have a little bruising.
Your chin dressing may feel a little tight however patients tell us there is very little discomfort. We will make sure you are not nauseated or queasy. Our nurses will be right there with you as you wake up from surgery to give you special attention.
Fine little sutures are under the dressing. We ask you to keep your chin dressing dry and intact for three or four days. At that time you will come to the office for dressing and suture removal. After sutures are removed, steristrips are applied that must be kept dry for four days.
Yes! Patients tell us they may have a dull ache, however the pain medication should keep you comfortable.
Yes. Postoperative prescriptions are provided well in advance of surgery day so you arrive home completely prepared. Postoperative prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for chin implant patients include the following
A) An antibiotic to take after surgery to prevent infection.
B) Pain medication to minimize any discomfort following surgery.
C) Vitamin C 3000 mg with food daily for one week following surgery to promote healing.
Patients take their pain medication as needed. The other medications all begin on the day following the procedure.
No. Patients can eat whatever they want. Advance your diet from liquids to soft food to solids as tolerated. Please drink as much fluid as you can which will help you from becoming dehydrated.
You may shower on postoperative day three or four following surgery – the day you come to the office for suture removal. That morning it is ok to get the dressing wet. After the chin sutures are removed, we will place little steri-strip tapes that must remain dry and in place for four more days. You may bathe and wash your hair in the sink any time following the procedure.
You will be asked to come to the office the on the third or fourth day following chin implant surgery. Most patients describe removal of chin sutures as discomfort rather than pain. If you feel you have full range of motion of the head and neck, you will not need someone to drive you to this appointment.
Sleep with head of the bed elevated or use two to three pillows. Facial fullness, headache and disrupted sleep are very normal postoperative symptoms and will decrease as the healing process occurs. Absolutely no bending, lifting or straining. If you have little children, bend at the knees or sit on the floor and let them climb on to your lap.
Most of our patients tell us that they look “normal” at about two weeks. You will still notice swelling and your final result is still a ways off. However, at two weeks you know you are well on the way to recovery.
Healing from chin implant to evaluate the final result takes one full year. However, after three months, most patients have about 90% of their final result.
