Hi, I've had my chin implant for 8 years and now considering getting it removed. At least once a year, my chin will swell causing discomfortable and embarrassment. After I take a 10 day antibiotic , things get back to normal. 3 yrs ago, I had another plastic surgeon reopen the incisions in my mouth to do a thorough cleaning but still hasn't fixed the problem. What should I do? Thanks.
April 6, 2023
Answer: Chin implant removal It sounds like you have a contamination problem with your implant and it may need to be removed. If it improves with a course of antibiotics then it is truly a bacterial problem. Is it a silicone implant? Medpor implants are more difficult to remove. In addition, removing an implant after 8 years may leave a problem with ptosis of the soft tissue pad. I would likely recommend removal of the implant and a simultaneous sliding genioplasty to maintain the soft tissue. Are you happy with the aesthetics? There are a lot of considerations and be sure to consult with a surgeon experienced with chin implants and sliding genioplasty.
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April 6, 2023
Answer: Chin implant removal It sounds like you have a contamination problem with your implant and it may need to be removed. If it improves with a course of antibiotics then it is truly a bacterial problem. Is it a silicone implant? Medpor implants are more difficult to remove. In addition, removing an implant after 8 years may leave a problem with ptosis of the soft tissue pad. I would likely recommend removal of the implant and a simultaneous sliding genioplasty to maintain the soft tissue. Are you happy with the aesthetics? There are a lot of considerations and be sure to consult with a surgeon experienced with chin implants and sliding genioplasty.
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April 5, 2023
Answer: Chin İmplant Hello! Thank you for your question.Could you please tell me what antibiotics do you use now ?But to answer your question, it is of course possible to remove the actual chin implant so you won't experience anymore discomfort.To make a better evaluation I would need more informations and photos.Best regards!
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April 5, 2023
Answer: Chin İmplant Hello! Thank you for your question.Could you please tell me what antibiotics do you use now ?But to answer your question, it is of course possible to remove the actual chin implant so you won't experience anymore discomfort.To make a better evaluation I would need more informations and photos.Best regards!
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