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How Does a Surgeon Check for Capsular Contraction in a Chin Implant?

asked 7 months ago by squarebull in uk
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, male, 20 years post-op, capsular contracture, exam

After 18 years (im 37) the scar tissue may have hardened. It feels different, tighter and less pliable, with the occassional ache. Also, if I decide to have it taken out, could I leave in the scar tissue, and would it augment the original receded chin? Are there any complications I should know about? It is a small silicone implant. Many thanks

2 answers to How Does a Surgeon Check for Capsular Contraction in a Chin Implant?

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Capsular Contracture with Silicone Chin Implant

Capsular contracture is not an issue with a small silicone chin implant because the graft is solid. After 18 years there could be some mandibular bone erosion behind the implant. A CAT scan might be helpful if you have noticed some changes. If the implant is removed you may have some residual chin augmentation secondary to the scar tissue. The implant can be replaced - implant designs are better than they were 18 years ago.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chin Implant Explant Options: What you need to know.

Chin implants can be made of multiple different substances including silicone, porous polyethylene, and gore-tex. They can usually don't have the same propensity for scar formation as a breast implant because of the solid nature of the implant, though softer implants with liquid silicone have been available. That being said, scar formation can occur around the implant, as well as boney erosion of the chin(mandible). If there is a change in the chin consistency, and your implant is 18... more
Andrew P. Trussler, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

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