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How Easy is It to Replace a Chin Implant?

asked 4 months ago by NewNoseNYC in NYC, NY
Latest answer by Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Question viewed 146 times
Tags: 9 months post-op, replacement, revision, risk

I'm female and 9 months ago I had a silicone chin implant with wings put in at the suggestion of my surgeon. I only wanted added projection, I liked my face shape. But the implant has completely changed my face shape to look like a blob from front! I'm unhappy with it, and would like a smaller, more feminine one to try and get my face shape back. How easy is this? Does it require general anesthesia and what is the healing time?

4 answers to How Easy is It to Replace a Chin Implant?

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Replacing chin implant

Chin implants can be removed under local anesthesia if you want. Depending on the shape of your current implant one could either custom-carve the implant or replace it with a different one to create the results you want.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drlamperti.com

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Replacing Chin Implant

A chin implant can be removed and replaced with another - this can easily be done under local anesthesia if you want. The size and design of the new implant will be determined by you and your surgeon after discussing your goals.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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If you're unhappy with your Chin Implant, removal is relatively straightforward.

Sorry you're not happy with your implant. Replacement with a smaller implant is feasible, or if you want to get the implant out and live without one, this could be performed with local anesthetic and minimal downtime or inconvenience. Dr. Eppley's response is thoughtful, and may be the best option for you to consider and discuss with your surgeon. I almost exclusively use "extended anatomical" implants, and when placed properly, these have been well received by my... more
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chin Implant Revision With Different Implant Design

While anatomical or winged chin implants are popular today, they often are not good choices for women. The wings add width to the chin making it more round which is not a pleasing feminine facial shape for the lower face. You would be better off with more of a 'central button' style chin implant that adds projection and makes the chin appear more tapered or narrow from the front. That would be an easy replacement (or modify the chin implant you now have in) since the pocket has been... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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