Scar Capsule After Chin Implant Removal?

I am thinking of having a medium sized chin implant removed that was placed 2 months ago. I have been reading that the left behind scar capsule can cause deformations after months or years of the removal. How common are the deformations and to what extent? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2052662 , this abstract stated that out of 10 patients, 9 had deformations after the removal.

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Chin implant removal

I have performed hundreds of chin augmentations with implants and most of these are done in conjunction with rhinoplasty surgery to properly balance the aesthetic features and profile of the face. With this said there are so many types of implants on the market today and different surgeons use different types, sizes and styles. Some of these are more prone to be problematic upon removal. Depending on the size style and length of time the implant has been in all play a factor in the... more