Are chin implants or fillers possible for boxers?

Question

I'm a young female with severe chin recession and I'm interested in getting either an implant or fillers to correct it. I do Thai boxing so there's a 100% chance of getting hit in the face, are either of the procedures possible? Of course I would take some time off to heal but would an implant or fillers get dislodged if I get hit in the face down the line?

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question .

Chin augmentation with Medpor implant produces a very stable result and only major injuries that are able to fracture the bone are likely to disrupt the implant also. It would not even require stabilisation with screws as it adheres to the bone and surrounding tissues very firmly. You would need however to allow approximately 1 month between surgery and contact sports.

Injectable filler treatment is also an option and injuries to the chin are not likely to displace the filler completely but may change its shape.

Samuel Mattine, MBChB, MRCS, FRCS · Answer

You can have either and should not really ne an issue as long as you give it adequate time after the treatment before returning to active contact sport. If opting for an implant, probably safer to consider a solid implant such as Medpor rather than silicone. Alternatively you could also consider genioplasty and if given time, it should be no different yo your own jaw once the healing is complete.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

From a chin implant standpoint it would be beneficial if at least two screws were used to ensure resistance to displacement from a substantial external impact.

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