Can I do a chin implant with orthodontics?

Chin Implant removal information/and considerations: For the vast majority of chin implants, removal is straight  forward most commonly using the  same incision that was used to place it. The procedure is often done in the office with local anesthesia with or without some sedation, but also commonly done in the OR under IV sedation or general anesthesia per patient's and surgeon's preference.  Most implants are silicone and are not adherent so slip out readily. Medpor, also called PTFE, may have tissue ingrowth and can be a bit more involved but still can be removed in the same manner.  It is very helpful for your surgeon to  review your prior surgical records to know the size and type of implant used. This may be obtained by contacting your prior surgeon's office or OR facility and request your prior surgical records.
Expectations: if the chin implant was small and removed within the first few years chances are likely that you will return a similar size and shape as before. If the implant was small, the chin soft tissue usually shrinks back down without  sagging.  Often, there is still some gain once the implant is removed due to the scarring and capsule (lining your body makes around the implant) that gives some benefit. On the other hand a large implant placed many years ago, and other factors such as being elderly, having osteoporosis and perhaps smoking that can cause loss of underlying bone due to  bony erosion from the pressure of the implant. In this case  use of a natural filler such your fat or at times a bone graft may recommended for different reasons. Your surgeon may request a  Panorex or lateral cephalometric x-ray to see if this is the case.  Temporary fillers can also be tried such as Jeuvederm, Sculptra, Voluma, Volbella, etc. 
Most important of all make sure you pick a plastic surgeon with great expertise in #chinaugmentation and #chinimplantremoval. 
See the below link on how best to choose your surgeon.

Chin implants are placed through a small incision on the underside of the chin. The implant will not negatively impact the outcomes of the Invisalign orthodontics. Additionally, the Invisalign will not negatively impact the surgical procedure. The procedure is done as an outpatient surgery under anesthesia. Consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon is imperative in order to determine the size and shape of the desired chin implant. 

Yes, you can have a chin implant or a genioplasty surgery during your orthodontic treatment or Invisalign. This procedure will not interfere with your orthodontic treatment.

Having Invisalign or any form of appliances on your teeth does not interfere with the technique or aesthetic implications of having chin implant surgery.

In our practice, we have performed many chin implant procedures before, during, and after orthodontic  braces. Chin implants are placed through a small incision underneath the chin under local anesthesia as outpatient surgical procedure. Chin implants are manufactured in a large variety of sizes and shapes, which is best determined at the time of the consultation and examination. For more information, many before-and-after results, and diagrams of the implants themselves,  please see the link and the video below

Thank you for the question and chin augmentation certainly can be performed with orthodontic devices in place.  The real question though is if this would be the right choice if you are already undergoing orthodontics and whether your recessive chin could be corrected in the context of orthodontic surgeryDr Corbin

Yes, invisalign like orthodontics helps with straightening the teeth but does not bring the chin forward? That is done with either an implant or actually what's called a sliding osteotomy. I have been doing more with just injecting fillers. It may not last that long but patient are able to see what it looks like for up to a year.

Dear tfg, I perform chin augmentation often with patients who have various forms of orthodontic work in process and invisalign is not a problem. Seek consultation and have imaging performed to see how chin augmentation will improve your profile. See examples in the link below and video above. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

 Hi, I have performed many Chin Augmentations using chin implants for over 30 years.  When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy and the lower face look short that de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a double chin.  Chin augmentation using a chin implant will add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face. 





 I have found that placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick, highly effective and far less invasive than a sliding genioplasty.  I perform chin implant surgery in 30 minutes or less, often using a local anesthetic alone.  In my humble opinion, there would be no issues undergoing chin implant surgery while you have invisalign since we place the implant through a small, curved incision under the chin.



Hope this helps.