Am I a good candidate for chin implant removal 10 months post-op? Would this bring back jowls? (Photos)

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I had a deep plane face and neck lift with chin implant last august. I look fine with a straight face but when I smile my chin is rounder now and I lost my pointed chin, my face looks fatter due to the rounded look. Am I good candidate to have it removed or has it been too long? Also is there a possibility of having the implant made smaller to keep the protrusion and remove the rounded part? Also, would removal bring back my jowls?

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I think you should go back and talk to your surgeon.
The implant can definitely be adjusted if you think it’s too big or has too much projection.
We generally don’t make assessments based on dynamic expression.
This means we usually make assessments regarding plasticsurgery outcomes without facial expression.
We can’t really anticipate the impact of contraction of muscles or facial expression during surgery.
Would not be related to implant but highly related to the effects of facelift surgery.
You can have an implant removed at any time. Surgery outcomes without facial expression.
We can’t really anticipate the impact of contraction of muscles or facial expression during surgery.
Would not be related to implant but highly related to the effects of facelift surgery.
You can have a implant removed at any time.
If someone knows they want their chin implants removed then it’s usually best to do so as soon as possible.
Once the patient has waited six or more weeks it may be better to wait until scar tissue has matured, which can take 3 to 6 months.
Each plastic surgeon will have their own view on this, and there are no absolutes.
Having Achin implant placed might slightly distort tissues, and your preoperative appearance may be different after removing the implant.
Considering you had multiple procedures, this may also add to the equation.
Follow up with your provider and get guidance from him or her.
I generally do not recommend people rely and virtual consultations and instead Schedule in person consultations.
If you feel like you need a second opinion, consultation, and schedule that as an in person consultation with other plastic in your community income prepared, bringing with you a complete set of proper before and after pictures and copies of your previous operative report.
Your pictures are a bit insufficient to make a good assessment regarding the outcome of your procedure.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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