I have chin implant bone resorption- what will happen if I remove the chin implant? (photo)

If you are not having any issues with the chin implant or the appearance of your chin, I would recommend not doing anything.  It is not unusual to see some bone resorption from a chin implant on x-rays but this is usually not the case clinically.  Normally, no treatment is needed.  

Either the implant is mobile or was place a bit to high, above the most dense bone that is clearly below the implant as it sits now.  However, unless you don't like your appearance or you develop dental issues related to the implant, you can likely leave it in.  Conversely, it can be either moved downwards and resecured (consider having it screwed into place) or replaced with a new implant.   I recommend that you speak to your surgeon about the issue.

I have never seen this degree of resorption when the implant is fixated with a screw.  It is my opinion that the micromovement of unfixated implants contributes to this degree of resorption.  If the implant is mobile, it should be removed.  I have treated this problem numerous times.  Sometimes the bone can be smoothed and a new implant placed.  In sever cases we use a bone substitute to fill the void and place the implant at another visit.I do not think this degree of resorption is normal.Joe Niamtu, III DMDCosmetic Facial surgery Richmond, Virginia