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Chin Implant Removal

monavie102
updated 3 years ago

Not Worth It
Cost: $3,000
Torrance, CA

I got a chin implant 4 years ago to improve on my...

15 Jun 2009

I got a chin implant 4 years ago to improve on my profile. However, the implant gave my face a long apperance, so i had if removed 5 months later. My chin has never look the same, i have alot of loose skin as well as scar tissue.

I wouldn't recommend getting this done, I only wanted a little projection but the results were way more drastic then i ever could have imagined.

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My Doctor: name not provided

He said that the results would be very subtle. And the results were far from subtle

Comments (6)

HRHalderman 11 Jul 2011

Hi-Are you asking me or Erick?

Los3 11 Jul 2011

Hi, did you ever have the implant removed? How did it go? I've had an XL silicone extended anatomic implant inserted a month ago and am having it removed but am very anxious about how it'll turn out. Any input would be appreciated!

LookeLoo 18 Jun 2011

There is a Doctor who specializes in this type of problem & it's called 'witches chin'. The doctors name is Barry zide & he's in NY. Below is his website.... chinsurgery.com

sera 18 Mar 2010

Removal of a chin implant carries a risk of cosmetic disfigurement of the chin pad. You should have been warned of this prior to your original operation, and again before the surgery to remove it. The disfigurement is more likely to arise when a big implant is used and remains in place for months or years. A capsule of scar tissue forms around the implant and when its removed, the scar tissue keeps the shape of the implant, contracts and produces a ball-shape at the chin pad, or puckering / furrowing. You may be able to get some cosmetic improvement by having another implant put it. If you decide to do this, make sure you find a surgeon is open to looking at all the different styles and sizes of chin implants that are available, and who may be willing to sculp the back of the implant for it to sit how you want on your chin bone and not point down too much creating the effect of a longer face. Some people want this, but not everyone. Good luck.

Erick1986 10 Dec 2010

I had a chin implant performed on 11/30/2010. I realize that I prefer the way I originally looked which had sharp narrow facial features. Now my chin is more wide and round, looks like I gained weight, I look meaner and rugged, have a longer face, and a masculine look. I am severely depressed and will have the implant removed on Tuesday, 12/14/2010, which marks 14 days since the implant was inserted.

All I want is to look exactly (100%) the way I was pre-op. I'm afraid that even though it has been 14 days that this may not be possible. I don't want any loose or stretched out skin. I truly miss the shape of the chin that I was born with.

What do you think the overall results will look like. The implant was inserted under the chin, the implant was a chin guard shape made out of silicone material, and its been in for 14 days. I don't know the exact size was, but out of two sizes the surgeon suggested the larger one for a more masculine look. A size of over 5-6mm is considered large.

Erick

HRHalderman 1 Mar 2011

Erick- I too am faced with the possibility of having an implant removed, though I've had mine for several years. Given that you've only had your's a few months, you should be a good candidate for removal, depending on certain other factors. The surgeon may need to deal with the underlying soft tissue by performing a procedure similar to that used to correct the witch's chin deformity. Make sure you're satisfied with the way your surgeon plans to deal with the capsule left after the implant is removed. There is more to it than just removing the implant.