If you are in good health and you want a local anesthetic, you may not need any special tests or X-rays before chin implant surgery. If you suffer from a serious illness, such as diabetes, your surgeon may order tests or suggest you see your treating physician. If you are going to have a general anesthetic, the anesthesiologist may order special tests to prepare for the anesthetic. Most plastic surgeons take photographs before and after surgery. To asses the underlying bone and the relationship with the face, your surgeon may order X-rays of the face or a dental opinion.