Can a chin implant be custom fit?

If I get a radiesse chin augmentation for a year and I like the shape of the chin, can the plastic surgeon make the same shape with a permanent implant when the year is up or is the permanent chin implant a prefabricated material that can not be contoured?

5 answers to “Can a chin implant be custom fit?”

A: Chin implants can be custom contoured

William Portuese, MD

There are multiple different styles of chin implants, and they come generally in four sizes – small, medium, large, and extra large. Custom contouring of a chin implant can easily be done at the time of the surgery. An implant made of Silastic silicone can be custom-carved to fit the appropriate... more

A: Chin Implants Can Be Shaped

Steven H. Williams, MD

Chin implants can be shaped.  They can also be custom manufactured.  In addition genioplasties using your own tissue (bone) can be performed to create just the right look. The key here is that the amount of injectable does not directly translate into the volume of the implant (or the shape for that... more

A: Not quite comparable...

Joseph Thomas Cruise, MD

I agree completely with what has already been replied. The only thing I would add is that Radiesse and chin implants are not comparable. It is best to decide what you are looking for and go with the best suited modality. Chin Implants are excellent for adding significant volume, projection, and shape.... more

A: You can have it altered

Darrick E. Antell, MD

  Chin implants are pre-fabricated but can always be trimmed for modification.  You can also carve one out from scratch, but it is easier to modify the existing pre-fabricated ones.  I do some sort of modification in nearly 100% of cases to customize it.  

A: Yes, chin implants can be contoured

Edward S. Lee, MD

The quick answer is yes. Most chin implants can be contoured. Whether the implant is made of silicone, Medpor, or some other material, these can usually be carved to match the contour you desire. The implants usually come in many pre-fabricated sizes and shapes. So, you're surgeon will choose the implant... more

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