Do I need to dissolve my filler before getting a chin implant?

If you are considering a chin implant after having regular chin filler injections, it's important to discuss this with your surgeon. Depending on the amount and location of the filler injections, it may be necessary to dissolve the filler prior to implant surgery to achieve the best possible outcome.

In general, chin implants are designed to augment the chin and provide a more defined and balanced facial profile. The implant is placed beneath the skin and muscle of the chin, and can be customized to your individual needs and preferences.

If you do decide to move forward with a chin implant, your surgeon will work with you to determine the best approach based on your individual anatomy and history of filler injections. They may recommend dissolving the filler prior to implant surgery, or they may suggest leaving the filler in place if it will not interfere with the implant placement.

It's important to have a thorough consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals and expectations for chin augmentation, and to ensure that you are a good candidate for the procedure. They can help you understand the potential benefits and risks of both chin fillers and implants, and help you make an informed decision based on your individual needs and preferences.

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For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Our recommendations, especially if we did not place the filler, would be to dissolve the filler prior to surgery. This allows us to pick the chin most appropriate for your profile. It is not an absolute contraindication, so discussion with your treating provider is recommended.

Thank you for your question. It would be best to have the filler dissolved prior to chin implant surgery in order to select the correct size and shape for your face. If the filler is currently augmenting your chin, the result of your implant may change as the filler re-absorbs. Hyaluronic acid fillers are easy to dissolve with the injection of an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which can be administered prior to your surgery for optimal results.

I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They will be able to review your injection history, discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals with you, and determine the best approach.

Hello! Thank you for question.Could you please tell me which chin filler are you getting?During the chin implant surgery (under general anesthesia) it is possible to dissolve your fillers. Of course it would be better if you can do it before the surgery. A chin implant can be inserted while you still have fillers but it really depends on your case.That is why you can get a more appropriate evaluation after a face-to-face consultation.If you can provide some photos it would even help us a lot to give an opinion.Best regards!

Most HA fillers are resorbed in a year and if there is any remaining filler it is likely not clinically relevant. Of course, it can depend on the amount of syringes that were injected. If you are uncomfortable moving forward with the surgery, wait another six months.

If it’s been over a year since you had fillers, then there’s no need to do reversal. I’m assuming that you are talking about HA fillers, since those are the only fillers that can be reversed.
Focus on finding the best provider and listen to their recommendations.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD