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I plan to remove a "small flower mandibular glove" chin implant with .6cm projection. Is removal or replacement better? (photo)

ChaniApr 3, 2014
The glove-chin implant very minimally improved my profile profile, while I no longer like my smile (chin looks too big). I want to take out the implant, but I'm very worried that the skin will look droopy, so I wonder if you would suggest I replace the .6 by a .3. Does that even exist (can you help me find this)? Or will the "pocket" create the illusion a small implant? Will the skin go back to normal..? I also planned ultherapy before the removal - Should I postpone? I'm in my mid 30s.

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Answered on Jun 16, 2014
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Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
Answered on Apr 8, 2014
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Dr. Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired)
Dr. Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 4, 2014
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