The implant made my face look really long and wider from the front. It looks terrible. I am REALLY scared that my chin will never look similar to pre-op. I had the implant put in almost 3 months ago. Can my chin ever return close to how it was before??? Please help. I thought the surgeon used silicone, but now I found out it is Gortex and I wouldn't have had it put in if I knew it would be difficult to remove.
January 22, 2016
Answer: Removal of Gore-Tex Chin Implant Dear m0kat, I would suggest having the implant removed promptly. The longer the implant is in the more complicated the removal with Gore-Tex. It seems like you and your surgeon were not on the same page regarding your rhinoplasty or your chin implant. The type of implant being used should be discussed during consultation and pre-operative appointment so both the patient and the surgeon agree to what type of foreign body is being used. I personally do not use Gore-Tex implants as a personal choice. Discuss with your surgeon the pros and cons of the removal process and you may also want to discuss replacement with a silicone implant that is smaller then your current implant. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Removal of Gore-Tex Chin Implant Dear m0kat, I would suggest having the implant removed promptly. The longer the implant is in the more complicated the removal with Gore-Tex. It seems like you and your surgeon were not on the same page regarding your rhinoplasty or your chin implant. The type of implant being used should be discussed during consultation and pre-operative appointment so both the patient and the surgeon agree to what type of foreign body is being used. I personally do not use Gore-Tex implants as a personal choice. Discuss with your surgeon the pros and cons of the removal process and you may also want to discuss replacement with a silicone implant that is smaller then your current implant. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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January 21, 2016
Answer: Implant removal The implant may be removed. Your age, skin elasticity, and implant size will determine how close things will return to the original form. Another option would be a genioplasty to address the facial length and width concerns at the time of implant removal. Good luck. Donald R. Nunn MD, DDS Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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January 21, 2016
Answer: Implant removal The implant may be removed. Your age, skin elasticity, and implant size will determine how close things will return to the original form. Another option would be a genioplasty to address the facial length and width concerns at the time of implant removal. Good luck. Donald R. Nunn MD, DDS Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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