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It is not necessary to remove screws and/or plates after sliding genioplasty except if they are palpable or create discomfort and tissue damage (loose screw, mobile plate). If you insist on removing hardware it can be safely done after one year; have in mind that it can be more extensive procedure than you may like. Best is to discuss pros and contras with your surgeon. Good luck.
You can remove the mental hardware from your chin after a sliding genioplasty. It can be removed anywhere from 3 to 6 months after surgery depending upon what type of chin bone movement was done.
Dear Diana,I am sorry you did not end up with what you have expected. If you do not like the implant, and I agree with you that it made your chin look wider, then definitely you can remove it. The question remains what id best that suits you to replace it. Sliding Genioplasty might be an answer...
There is no need to remove the hardware (plates and screws) after facial reconstruction (genioplasty). The plates are only 1.5 mm thick and the screws are 5 to 7 mm. None of which should be palpable.
The reason your chin looks bigger or more ‘witchy’ is because the genioplasty pushed the bone forward. There are some non surgical ways with fillers to treat this but sometimes revision surgery is needed. Consider a consultation to discuss the details.
