Is it safe to get a chin implant when you have RA. I've had RA since I was 5, I am now 40.

I believe that it is perfectly OK to have chin implant providing that you are not on an overly aggressive immune therapy at the time being. Longer then average post operative antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended based on your surgeon's preference. Good luck.

Yes, you should be able to have a chin implant when you have RA. A chin implant could improve the shape and projection of your chin. When well placed by an expert, a chin implant can last for decades or a lifetime. You can choose a chin with will give you a better projection and smooth the jawline. Neck liposuction could also define and contour the jawline. A consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon is important; for the patient to be evaluated, their goals discussed, and a custom treatment plan decided upon. I hope this helps.

The more important question is how well the RA is controlled and to what extent your immune system is suppressed due to medications. By itself, RA is not a disclaimer against Chin Implant surgery.

There is no absolute contraindication with placing any implant material in the body with rheumatoid arthritis. But because it is likely you are on some form of immunosuppression agent, there are increased risks of infection. How much increase can be debated. In my experience with rheumatoid patients and chin augmentation, most have opted for a sliding genioplasty to eliminate all of those potential implant risks.

It's probably best to get clearance from your rheumatologist and be off any type of medications that can affect your healing process prior to the surgery.

Thank you for the question and if you are in good health it should be perfectly safe but check with your rheumatologist firstDr Corbin

 Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years.  When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".  
 Proper placement of a silastic chin implant adds forward projection to the chin thereby creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  Using the same incision, liposuction can be performed to reduce the fat and further shape the neck.  Excess skin, from below the chin, can also be removed through the same incision.  
 I have found that placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick, highly effective and far less invasive than a sliding genioplasty (requires extensive tissue dissection, bone cuts and placement of metal screws and plates to secure the cut segments of bone).  I perform chin implant surgery in 30 minutes or less, often using a local anesthetic alone.  You should be able to have a silastic chin implant with RA however, you might want to ask your Rheumatologist just to be certain.
Hope this helps.