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Dr. Olding was featured in the Washingtonian as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the Washington's Consumer Checkbook as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the New York Times Style Magazine in Fall of 2004 for his vast knowledge & experience with buttock procedures. Dr. Olding was selected as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeon's by 'Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons'

CHIN AUGMENTATION

(mentoplasty)

Procedure:

Change the basic shape and balance of the face using carefully shaped implants to build up a receding chin.

In/Outpatient:

Outpatient.
Side Effects:

Temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness and/or stiffness.

Risks:

  • Shifting or imprecise positioning of implant, or infection around it, requiring a second operation or removal.
  • Excess tightening and hardening of scar tissue around an artificial implant (capsular contracture), causing unnatural shape.
  • Infection.
Recovery:

  • Back to work: 1 week.
  • Normal Appearance: 2 - 4 weeks.
  • Must limit exposure to sun for several months.
Results:

Permanent.