Voluma over old chin implant?

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I had a small (porous) chin implant 10 yrs ago along with rhinoplasty. The chin implant being small didn't really do much projection wise. I need it to come forward a bit more in order for my profie to have a better balance. I asked my injector if it would be problematic injecting Voluma over it and she said she had cases where she would hit the implant while injecting someone and that in order to prevent problems she would prescribe antibiotics. Is it still a good idea? Is it doable?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I use fillers over implants all the time. I suggest you see an expert for an evaluation to determine which filler is best.  Dr. Emer.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

Yes, its ok to have Voluma injected over your chin implant. Your doctor is simply being careful and prudent in prescribing antibiotics. Best of luck.Kindly,Kouros Azar

Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD · Answer

There is no problem injecting Voluma on top of your chin implant to add more projection.  The antibiotics are just a precaution to decrease risk of infection to the implant.

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

Your doctor is being careful and is not wanting to cause an infection via the needle to your chin implant.Fillers can be used with implants.

Quenby Erickson, DO, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

I think that you should first seek the professional advice of the surgeon that did the implant if at all possible.  There is a small risk of infection with injections and of course that could result in needing to have the implant removed/replaced if the infection doesn't resolve with antibiotics and dissolving the voluma.  Also, I strongly encourage you to make sure that your "injector" is a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. I hope this helps!Dr. Quenby Erickson

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