How can I choose the correct size of medpor chin implant? (Photo)

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I would like to aks about the right size of my medpor chin implant. I have already booked the date for my surgery, and my ps he says the large size should work for me fine. It is going to be about 10 mm implant and I am not sure if this size makes any different in my profile that would worth it. Thank you in advence for the answers.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice, we do not use Medpor implants. We have seen significant infections from them, and it is very difficult to treat and remove these implants. The size and shape of a chin implant is determined at time of examination and consultation. Most of our patients require a size small or medium-sized Silastic anatomical chin implant placed through a submental incision. Chin implants are placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. Silastic implants are very easy to  custom carve, insert and remove when necessary. For many examples of Silastic chin implants, please see the video and the link below

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

A 10 mm medpor implant is quite large.  A chin implant this size will make the chin wider as well as more projected.  I usually recommend an advancement genioplasty when a patient wants that much projection.  The advancement genioplasty will also give you the best neck form.  Good luck.  Donald R. Nunn MD, DDS  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, I have placed many chin implants over the years but do not use or recommend medpore implants as they become integrated into the bone and are very difficult to remove should you ever choose to do so.  We use silastic chin implants of which you would get a size medium.  Hope this helps.

Dennis Barek, MD (retired) · Answer

Few surgeons use this material, for good reason. Firstly if you dont like the size, it's very difficult to remove and exchange sizes or revise the position. Then there are extrusions and then infections where you have to dig all the material out. The body attaches and grows into it.

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