How soon can chin implant be replaced or removed?

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A: Wait for swelling to go down before deciding to remove

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

A chin implant can be removed at any point in time after the original procedure. It is important to wait at least a couple of months to make sure the swelling is down and make a final decision as to whether or not you intend to keep the chin implant or not. A downsizing of the chin can be performed by either... more

A: Secondary implant augmentation genioplasty can be done at almost any time.

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

You never specified how long ago you had the implant placed nor did you indicate the type of implant. There is really no definitive time recommendations or guidelines and you can proceed at any time if you are absolutely certain in your decision to downsize. Alloplastic silicone chin implants are quire... more

A: Chin implant removal

By Stanley G. Poulos, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

A chin implant can be removed at anytime if you are sure the result is stable. Swelling can sometimes take take several months to fully subside. However, if you are sure you wish to reduce the size, a subtle enlargement may remain after removal due to the scar capsule that remains and this may... more

A: Chin implants can be removed anytime.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dear Oaklandgirl, The only reason to remove a chin implant is if it's infected, crooked, or unattractive. How long ago did you have it placed? Why do you think your surgery needs to be redone? I've seen my mentor shave down the front of an implant that projected too much, but this was performed many... more

A: The most important thing is to determine why you want to exchange your chin implant

By Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD - Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon

If you just had a chin implant there is no reason that you would have to wait to have it removed if you just want it out. However if you are desiring a different result or look it probably would be best to wait 6 months to see what the final result really will be. There are other reasons to re-operate... more

A: You can have chin implant removed now

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I am not familiar with the details of your particular surgery, but if you just had the procedure done recently, you may want to give it some time for the swelling to go down. Having said that, if you are extremely unhappy with the result, in my opinion you could replace the implant, or possibly remove it... more

A: Generally 6 weeks after chin implant placement

By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Oaklandgirl, Chin implants are usually made from silicone, and may be removed at anytime. If the implant is too big or too small, the implant can be exchanged for a more appropriate size for facial balance. Big chins are more masculine, and inappropriate for a woman. Small chins make the nose appear larger,... more