Instantly regretting Medpor chin implant. How soon can it be removed?

Question

The doctors placed it way to low and ruined my chin and jaw. We agreed on 8mm frontal projection of my chin, but I got a huge unwanted downward projection and the frontal is not even 8mm. It is fixed with screws and the incision was under the chin. How soon can I have it removed? This situation has broken me and I want the implant gone asap ;(

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I am sorry you didn't get the results you wanted from your chin implant. I would recommend removing it as soon as possible to avoid tissue integration that could make the removal process more challenging. I typically use silicone implants for this procedure, since they are the easiest to remove if a patient makes that choice in the future. This procedure should only be performed by a very experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has the expertise and skill to produce the best possible result.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Considering tissue ingrowth typical for Medpor implants, it is best to have implant removed ASAP. You should ask your surgeon to do it and replace it with different shape/size silicone implant in the same setting. Good luck.

Majid Jamali, DMD · Answer

It should be removed immediately. Once healed then you could think about having a sliding genioplasty.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

It can be removed anytime you have decided it is not of aesthetic benefit. Fortunately the removal process is not as traumatic afterwards as the original placement surgery.

Instantly regretting Medpor chin implant. How soon can it be removed?

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