Could chin implant extrusion pierce through oral mucosa and cause chronic irritation or cancer? (photos)

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I did my chin augmentation surgery with Su-Por implant with four screw fixation 1 year ago. Howerver, I can feel the irregular bulging edge of the implant in the right side of my mouth, which worries me a lot. Because the protrusing edge is quite sharp and the mucosa covering the edge was extremely thin, I am afraid that if one day the implant will extrude into my mouth. Please tell me if it is left untreated, whether or not the implant will extrude out or cause chronic irritation or cancer:(

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello ! thank you for your question Some channels are normal after chin implant surgery, but you definitely need to consult your surgeon 
Thank you regards !

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I think you should go back to your provider and have him or her examine your mouth.
There appears to be some inflammation going on. 
Oral mucosa is highly vascular and tends to heal well.
If your implant erodes it will not heal and will remain open.
As long as it’s open and can drain it will not cause a systemic infection but also will not heal until the implant is removed. 
We can’t really make an assessment based on pictures. Get it checked out by your provider or other plastic surgeons who use intra oral approach for placing implants. 
Best, 
Mats Hagstrom, MD

James Hoyt, MD (retired) · Answer

Chin implant extrusion through the oral mucosa is a serious medical concern that could lead to chronic irritation or complications, but it doesn’t directly cause cancer. When an implant extrudes through the oral mucosa, it can lead to chronic discomfort, infection, and tissue damage. While chronic irritation and infections can increase the risk of certain health issues over time, such as oral cancers, the implant itself doesn’t cause cancer directly. If you suspect an issue with a chin implant, it’s crucial to consult with a medical professional or a proper evaluation and treatment.

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