If I Remove a 12 y/o Chin Implant Due to Infection, Can I Use a Filler and Get Nice Results?

It is rare for an implant to become infected 12 years after placement. It would be safe to place a filler to augment the chin after the removal of the implant and the resolution of the infection. It may take a couple of syringes to get the result you are looking for. As long as your are away of the cost and that the results are temporary, then this would be an option for you. Generally speaking, I do not like Juvederm for this purpose. I usually put... more

It is very unusual to have a chin implant that becomes infected twelve years after it's placement?. If indeed it is infected and removal is needed then it is best to make sure all of the infection is cleared up before thinking of implanting a material such as Juvederm or Restylane. I would speak with your surgeon and see if a course of antibiotics will cure your problem? Are you sure you do not have an abcess on a tooth or something else that has caused this recent irritation. See your... more