Chin Implant and Laser Resurfacing?

December 18, 2012
Asked By:Sparkle1 in CA

I had a chin implant placed approximately 9 years ago. I am not sure if it is silicone or not. I went for a consultation today for the Starlux Luminar, on my face, for fine lines. I was told I am not a candidate because of the chin implant. Is this accurate? If the implant were made of something other than silicone would the resurfacing be safe?

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December 23, 2012

Answer: Previous chin implant does not contraindicate laser resurfacing (any implant, any laser).

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 23, 2012

Answer: Previous chin implant does not contraindicate laser resurfacing (any implant, any laser).

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 1, 2013

Answer: Chin Implant and Laser Resurfacing

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 1, 2013

Answer: Chin Implant and Laser Resurfacing

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 8, 2014

Answer: Chin Implant Not A Contraindication to Laser Resurfacing

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Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 8, 2014

Answer: Chin Implant Not A Contraindication to Laser Resurfacing

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Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 19, 2012

Answer: Chin implant and laser resurfacing

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Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 19, 2012

Answer: Chin implant and laser resurfacing

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Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 21, 2012

Answer: Laser Resurfacing Can be Done With An Existing Chin Implant

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December 21, 2012

Answer: Laser Resurfacing Can be Done With An Existing Chin Implant

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