What can I do now with Chin implant results? Should I take out through the mouth or underneath chin (placed intraoral)? (Photo)

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May 15, 2014, Rhino and Medium silicon winged implant. I am 35 years old 1320lbs. Unhappy with overhanging tissue and the fatty pad underneath lip chin crease. It looks witchy and old to me. When I scrunch bottom lip up. The chin pad swirls and dimples to right side. Some days are worse than others (size of fatty pad) The after pictures where taken a week apart to show fluctuation. Worried about the chin ptosis, not speaking/smiling well for 3 months again.

Luis Macias, MD, FACS · Answer

It sounds like removal of that implant may be best for you as the implant may be a bit too large.  Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon, you may both decide to use a smaller implant or remove it all together. Given that it was placed through an intra-oral incision, I would remove it through there as well. Best wishes.

John Frodel, MD · Answer

Yes, it seems that it might be best to have the implant removed.  While it's difficult to determine from these photos, it does seem a bit large and possibly even improperly positioned.  I assume that you have spoken to the surgeon about your concerns.  Removing it should not be difficult but the question then becomes whether to replace it with a smaller implant or just leave it out completely.  Good luck to you.

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