I had a chin implant three years ago and am very dissatisfied with it. I just wanted to improve my profile but it has made the front of my face longer, and it looks unnatural overall. The profile doesn't look any better than it did previously. I had a surgeon tell me he thinks it's displaced and he doesn't like it himself, that I should get a new one but at this point I'm so unhappy I just want it out. Can I take it out and just use fillers if necessary? I don't want something permanent anymore.
Answer: Chin implant vs. fillers Chin implants can be removed and replaced with fillers. Silicone implants are very easy to remove. Depending on the size of the implant, it make take several syringes of filler to obtain satisfactory results. I would recommend asking your surgeon to allow you to look at the progress of the filler procedure and provide some input as to the result you are trying to achieve. When you are happy with what you see in the mirror, you have reached your endpoint. Best of luck.
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Answer: Chin implant vs. fillers Chin implants can be removed and replaced with fillers. Silicone implants are very easy to remove. Depending on the size of the implant, it make take several syringes of filler to obtain satisfactory results. I would recommend asking your surgeon to allow you to look at the progress of the filler procedure and provide some input as to the result you are trying to achieve. When you are happy with what you see in the mirror, you have reached your endpoint. Best of luck.
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Can chin implant be removed and fillers used instead? It is definitely possible to remove a chin implant and use fillers instead. If you did wish to pursue this course of action, I would allow the swelling in your chin to resolve after removing it before placing any fillers.
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Can chin implant be removed and fillers used instead? It is definitely possible to remove a chin implant and use fillers instead. If you did wish to pursue this course of action, I would allow the swelling in your chin to resolve after removing it before placing any fillers.
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December 25, 2016
Answer: Removal of Chin implants with subsequent use of filler Hi karissat89,You definitely can have your chin implant removed and fillers used instead. Usually removal of a chin implant is quite a bit easier than putting one in depending on the type that was used. A variety of fillers can be used for chin augmentation, but I usually use the "stiffer" ones like Restylane or Radiesse. Consult with a provider near you to discuss the various options.Have a nice day,Michael M. Kim, MD
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December 25, 2016
Answer: Removal of Chin implants with subsequent use of filler Hi karissat89,You definitely can have your chin implant removed and fillers used instead. Usually removal of a chin implant is quite a bit easier than putting one in depending on the type that was used. A variety of fillers can be used for chin augmentation, but I usually use the "stiffer" ones like Restylane or Radiesse. Consult with a provider near you to discuss the various options.Have a nice day,Michael M. Kim, MD
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Can I remove a chin implant and just use fillers if necessary Hi, I have performed many Chin Augmentations using chin implants for over 30 years. Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation. If an intra-oral approach was used, the implant may have shifted which is much less likely using a small, curved incision under the chin for placement of the chin implant. If you no longer want the implant, it can be removed and a dermal filler used to provide some degree of augmentation. This can be done under a local anesthetic.
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Can I remove a chin implant and just use fillers if necessary Hi, I have performed many Chin Augmentations using chin implants for over 30 years. Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation. If an intra-oral approach was used, the implant may have shifted which is much less likely using a small, curved incision under the chin for placement of the chin implant. If you no longer want the implant, it can be removed and a dermal filler used to provide some degree of augmentation. This can be done under a local anesthetic.
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