When, if ever, will my chin heal following bad implant surgery? (Photo)

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After my chin implant surgery of 23rd July 2024, where a medpor implant was used, I got an infection. It caused huge pain, turned my throat into a rock hard bump, and partially paralysed my chin muscle. On 10th September 2024, a new surgeon removed the implant. I am estranged from the first surgeon. But the new surgeon can't say if and when my chin will heal - it's still swollen, still hurts, and still partially paralysed. Can YOU say if & when I will heal?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

MedPor is PTFE, and that particular implant is the most difficult to remove, and may also be associated with more post-operative swelling and downtime. If you desire additional chin augmentation, after you are completely healed, consider moving forward with a rubberized silicone chin implant. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

As a general statement, internal scar tissue is typically limit by about six months.
Skin incisions can continue to change for 12 to 18 months.
Things typically heal faster on the face than the rest of the body.
The more inflammation someone has the longer the healing process will take.
 Six months from the time the infection was completely under control is probably a good timeframe.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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