I learned that a possible side effect is nerve damage.

Question:
While reading about chin augmentation, I learned that a possible side effect is nerve damage. What does this mean, and how would this affect a person?

Answer:
On each side of the jawbone near the front a nerve exits the bone to provide feeling to the chin area. This nerve should be avoided during surgery to prevent any permanent numbness in the area. There is usually plenty of room below the nerve for the implant placement. It is not unusual to have some temporary numbness due to stretching the tissue around the nerve during implant placement. This resolves within a few weeks.