Approximate recovery after chin implant is as follows:
DAY 1 Return home – the procedure is ambulatory and does not require a hospital stay.
DAY 1-2 you may feel aching, throbbing in the chin area
DAY 6-8 Bandage/dressing come off, stitches are also removed
Complications
As with any major surgery, there are risks and complications associated with chin augmentations. Infection is always a threat, as is adverse reaction to anesthesia. Procedure specific complications include:
Implant moving, or shifting out of alignment
Blood clots
Rejection of implant by body, resulting in necessary removal