1 year after chin implant removal due to infection. Is it now safe to have dermal fillers in the chin and jaw area?

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I had a chin implant removed September 2021 due to an infection. I want to get dermal fillers in my jaw and chin now to enhance the appearance of the lower part of my face. Is this a bad idea? I feel the infection should have healed by now. My gums still hurt a little bit when I press against them but that's it.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It should be fine for you to proceed with fillers a year after your implant removal.  If you are unsure you can consult with your surgeon first.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It is safe to place fillers in the chin one year after chin implant removal. Why not replace the chin implant with a new implant or consider a genioplasty if you don't want an implant? In the rare case of an infected implant, I place a new implant 6 weeks after the infected one is removed. Was your implant placed through an intraoral incision? There is less risk of infection when it is placed from a submental incision.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, it would be fine to have dermal fillers injected into the chin and jaw area 1 year after removal of a chin implant due to an infection.  There should be no problem with the results from the filler.

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