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My Chin Implant is Out of Place - Can I Fix it w/o Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by Chicago2035 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Question viewed 425 times
Tags: non surgical, pocket, position

I had a chin implant 2 years ago and it is not fitted properly in the pocket. I've started to notice it in pictures and if it hits the light in a certain way. I went to my doctor and he told me to push on the implant, and that the pocket will stretch and the implant will move into the right position. Does this sound right? Or does it need to be fixed with surgery?

13 answers to My Chin Implant is Out of Place - Can I Fix it w/o Surgery?

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Massaging chin implant to reposition it

This far out from surgery it's not very likely that massaging your chin implant will move it. I suspect that you may need to have a revision procedure to re-insert it or place a different size implant.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drlamperti.com

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Chin implant malposition

If the implant position is really bothering you, then you will likely need surgical correction.  Massaging the implant will not likely worsen the situation but may not improve it.
Samer W. Cabbabe, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
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Repositioning chin implant requires surgery

The only way to fix a displaced chin implant is to remove it and reinsert it. This can be done under local anesthesia. It is also important to note whether the implant is the appropriate size for the patient. If not, then it will need to be replaced with one that will fit better with the patient’s anatomy.  
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Chin Implant Revision Surgery

At two years post op it is highly unlikely that any sort of massage techniques will help to realign your implant.  The implant is placed in a very precise pocket along the chin and jawline.  If dissection of the pocket is performed incorrectly implant can appear misaligned.  At his point I feel that your only option is surgery if you are looking to revise positioning.  Good Luck......Dr. Corrado
Anthony Corrado, DO

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetrical Chin Implant

You implant is likely made of a silicone polymer. It is very unlikely that you will have any success in changing it's position after two years. I believe that you will need surgery to correct it.
Mark Preston, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Adjusting Chin Implant without Surgery

Hi Chicago2035 in Chicago, IL, Chin augmentation with implants are common adjunct to other facial plastic procedures, such as rhinoplasty or face lift, or sometime done alone. While chin implants are more common in men, certain women may also benefit from chin surgery. Silicone is the preferred material for chin implants, but other material is also used. After 2 years, it may be unlikely that gentle massage or manipulation will significantly alter the position. If you only... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Change in chin implant position usually not correctible without surgery

Hi there- I don't believe that pushing on your implant will achieve correction. You are going to need a surgical procedure if correcting this is important to you.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Unlikely that massage will reposition a chin implant 2 years after surgery

It is highly unlikely that massage will reposition a chin implant 2 years after surgery. However, there is no risk of this causing any harm. If this does not work, I would recommend returning to your surgeon for a revision. If they are not able or interested in helping you, please find an experienced plastic surgeon to do your revision surgery. Best, Stephen Weber, M.D., Ph.D. Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
Stephen Weber, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Moving and implant into place

I do not believe that pushing on the implant will cause it to shift within the fibrous tissue pocket or capsule
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Chin implants usually don't move after 2 years

Occasionally, chin implants do not seat correctly on the anterior jawbone. This abnormality can become more obvious over time, as the swelling slowly subsides. Usually the tissue surrounding the implant either grows into the implant or forms a capsule around it (depending of the implant material). The implant could be dislodged with severe trauma or impact, but I think unlikely to move just with manual pressure. I would consider having it re-positioned.
Theda C. Kontis, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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My Chin Implant is Out of Place - Can I Fix it w/o Surgery?

After 2 years since surgery there is NO way pushing will correct this issue. Seek a surgeon who cares and will re operate. From MIAMI DR. Darryl J. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Chin Implant

Pushing on the implant is wishfull thinking to try tpo move it. consult a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON (AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY), SINCE YOU MAY NEED SURGERY TO RPLACE THE IMPLANT.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Poor Positioning of Chin Implant

Most chin implants used today are made of flexible, non-liquid silastic. These implants ultimately heal into place by formation of a thick tissue capsule around them. Personally, I do not think that external pushing, massage, taping etc. will have any noticable impact on the position of the implant - not after 3 months and not after 2 years. The implant usually stays, where the surgeon placed it in the first place. Surgical repositioning of the implant is the treatment of... more
Frank P. Fechner, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

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