Chin tissue disfigured and scar problem. Any hope to remedy this trauma?

Question

I need help and advice. My titanium chin implant failed resulting an infection that destroy part of my tissue. Implant was removed and a skin graft procedure was done. Now I left with a "Big Dent" on chin. Is there a way to remedy this trauma?

Terence Goh, MBBS, MRCS(Ed), FAMS (Plast Surg) · Answer

Dear heihei55,Thank you for your question and sharing your pictures with us. I'm so sorry to hear that your recovery was complicated with an infection that required a removal. There are several options to improve the scar, but we will need to get more information as to why you had the first surgery and what was the reason for the infection and removal of implants. Some of the options that can be done include:1. Scar revision with structural fat grafting to camouflage the dent in the chin2. Reconstruction of the chin defect with alloplastic material or autologous (your own tissue) material such as bone grafts.An in-person consultation with your previous notes and scans will be very helpful in determining what would be the best choice of treatment to correct your condition.Hope this helps! Best Regards,Dr. Terence Goh

Chin tissue disfigured and scar problem. Any hope to remedy this trauma?

Answers (1)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Chin Implant

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Chin tissue disfigured and scar problem. Any hope to remedy this trauma?

Answers (1)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Chin Implant

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.