I had a chin implant surgery done like almost a year ago. The doctor said the tissues will grow into the implant but it's without the screws. So I got it done, it all went well. But the problem is I don't like how it looks on me now. It's too wide for me and makes my face too big and manly. I want to get it removed. I'm just scared of the complications cuz my parents are really scared something could happen and they didn't allow this in the first place...
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Porous chin implants A porous chin implant can be removed but not as easily removed as a silicone implant. The tissue ingrowth must be removed, often requiring incising around the implant. There are motor branches of the 7th nerve in this area and there is a risk of injury to one of these nerves. The second potential issue is the soft tissue space created by the implant may not return to normal. Some rippling of the soft can occur. You may benefit from a simultaneous sliding genioplasty to maintain the integrity of the soft tissue. I recommend that you return to your surgeon or find a surgeon who performs a lot of chin surgery.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Porous chin implants A porous chin implant can be removed but not as easily removed as a silicone implant. The tissue ingrowth must be removed, often requiring incising around the implant. There are motor branches of the 7th nerve in this area and there is a risk of injury to one of these nerves. The second potential issue is the soft tissue space created by the implant may not return to normal. Some rippling of the soft can occur. You may benefit from a simultaneous sliding genioplasty to maintain the integrity of the soft tissue. I recommend that you return to your surgeon or find a surgeon who performs a lot of chin surgery.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Porous Chin Implant Removal The simple answer is that it is usually quite difficult to remove a porous implant. That is one of the reasons that I never use them! Make sure that you have information on the type of implant if you are seeing someone other than your original Surgeon.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Porous Chin Implant Removal The simple answer is that it is usually quite difficult to remove a porous implant. That is one of the reasons that I never use them! Make sure that you have information on the type of implant if you are seeing someone other than your original Surgeon.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Removal of porous chin implant There is no doubt that removal of porous chin implant is more difficult than removal of smooth silicone implant; there may be more bleeding and postoperative swelling but that should not be a reason not to remove it. You should talk about this in person with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with chin implants. Good luck.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Removal of porous chin implant There is no doubt that removal of porous chin implant is more difficult than removal of smooth silicone implant; there may be more bleeding and postoperative swelling but that should not be a reason not to remove it. You should talk about this in person with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with chin implants. Good luck.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Chin Implant Removal Hello, hope you are well. The short answer is 'yes', the implant can be removed safely without complications. It would be useful but not essential to know the exact implant that was used if that information can be obtained. In any case, it is generally a straightforward office procedure to remove a chin implant.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Chin Implant Removal Hello, hope you are well. The short answer is 'yes', the implant can be removed safely without complications. It would be useful but not essential to know the exact implant that was used if that information can be obtained. In any case, it is generally a straightforward office procedure to remove a chin implant.
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