Is it true a lot of people have their chin implant removed (after a few years)?

In my own practice I don't recall removing a chin implant for aesthetic reasons. Video imaging is very useful in establishing the aesthetic goals of the procedure. It is possible for implants to get infected which is unusual but might demand subsequent removal.

I have found it very rare for a patient to remove a chin implant many years down the road especially if its placed correctly and for the appropriate reasons. Most chin implants are anantomical in nature so they augment or improve the entire chin area so their removal should not be necessary since it should be done to correct a poor chin profile and should not be noticed as separate from the underlying jaw bone.

It has been very rare request in our practice to have chin implant removed. If that happened, it was within few weeks/months after surgery due to the fact that patient could not accept her (his) new look since it was not what they expected. I do not recall having to remove chin implant for any other reason after that time.

Hello Bob1993, Thank you for your question.  A chin implant is a great option for strengthening a weak chin and bring balance to the profile.  Chin implant patients tend to be very happy with the results, and removal of an implant is a rare occurrence in my experience.  I would recommend an in person consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to further discuss your options.  I hope that is helpful.All my best! Dr. ElizabethDouble Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon"This information has been provided without seeing the individual and should not be construed as medical advice."

I would say that it is very unusual for someone to have their chin implant removed.  Most people are very happy with their results after chin augmentation with an implant and keep their implants for life.

Not necessarily. You have a few options to improve the projection and symmetry of your chin and profile. If you’re not sure you’re ready for surgery, but still want to improve and strengthen your chin, I’d suggest augmenting your chin with Sculptra and/or Voluma. If you like your new look, you can make it permanent with a chin implant. I hope that helps.

In short, very few are removed, and the majority patients are quite happy. Reasons why a patient may be unhappy and want an implant removed include (i) poor positioning of the implant (leading to a lack of symmetry), (ii) wanting to change the size of the implant (too big, but more often too small), or (iii)  infection or implant exposure. Infections are remarkably rare. Issues with implant malposition and migration are best addressed by proper placement and fixating the implant with a screw. Seeking consultation with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon with experience placing facial implants is a good place to start if considering facial implants. 

 No, it is not true. We have been placing solid silicone chin implants for over 30 years with an excellent success rate. It is extremely rare to ever remove one. In our practice, we use Implantech brand of solid silicone chin implants that are accepted very well by the human body. They can be placed or removed under local anesthesia through a small incision underneath the chin. For diagrams of the implants themselves and many before-and-after chin implant examples, please see the video and the link below

Bob1993, I've done nothing but facial plastic surgery for over 30 years. Chin implant removal is a very rare event; most patients are very pleased with the results. Make sure you see a plastic surgeon that specializes in "only faces" and has decades of experience. See the video and good luck!

 Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years.  I couldn't disagree with that particular doctors comments more.  In 30 years, I can think of just a few instances that has occurred.  When the correct aesthetically sized silastic chin implant is properly placed using a small, curved incision under the chin...it rarely gets infected or ever needs to be removed.  That is a true representation of the safety, efficacy and reliability of a silastic chin implant.  If an intra-oral approach is used, the implant isn't properly placed or is the wrong size....the removal rate may be increased but it's a complete exaggeration to say "lots of chin implants are removed ever, let alone in a few years".  Perhaps the doctor making that statement isn't a chin implant expert...hence that might be his/her own personal experience using silastic chin implants but it certainly isn't the norm. When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".  
 Proper placement of a silastic chin implant adds forward projection to the chin thereby creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  Using the same incision, liposuction can be performed to reduce the fat and further shape the neck.  Excess skin, from below the chin, can also be removed through the same incision.  
 I have found that placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick, highly effective and far less invasive than a sliding genioplasty (requires extensive tissue dissection, bone cuts and placement of metal screws and plates to secure the cut segments of bone).  I perform chin implant surgery in 30 minutes or less, often using a local anesthetic alone.  In my opinion, you are a good candidate for chin implant surgery.  
 When consulting with surgeons perhaps ask not only is your chin weak but do they have experience performing chin augmentation?  The attached video shows how I determine whether the chin is weak.  The second part of what that surgeon said is absolutely correct.  The selection of the proper size, shape and thickness as well as the proper placement of the silastic chin implant are all "key" elements in creating a naturally looking chin.  If too large of an implant is used in a woman, the chin can look relatively masculine.  That's where experience, performing chin implant surgery, comes into play.Hope this is helpful.