Is it safe to get a chin implant after radiesse?

Question

i have gotten radiesse into my chin and is now going for surgery this week for chin implant. i feel like 40% of it is still there.... is that ok to get implant when fillers are still in

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

It is best to do a chin implant after you get radiesse. You also need to let your surgeon know where you had your radiesse put so that it does not interfere with the implant.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Chin implants can be placed after injection of Radiesse. Make sure to tell the surgeon how much and what locations the Radiesse was injected to prevent undercorrection with the chin implant. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

While it is perfectly safe to have a chin implant after Radiesse, the presence of the Radiesse may make it more difficult to determine what style and size of implant to use.  If your surgeon evaluated you before the Radiesse was placed, this should not be an issue.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The simple answer is that if you have fillers in the chin it doesn't stop you from being able to have an implant or chin surgery.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Purvisha Patel, MD · Answer

It is perfectly fine to get a chin implant after filler. Radiesse is a longer acting filler, and when in the chin can give you a good idea of how your implant will look.

Robert S. Bader, MD, FAAD · Answer

Having Radiesse or Sculptra is not a contraindication to having a chin implant. Of course, it is always best to put an implant into an area in which there is no filler for several reasons. You should discuss this with your surgeon.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Yes, it will be fine to have the chin implant even though you have Radiesse left in the area.  I have done that many times in my years of experience.  A patient will want to try the temporary filler to be sure they like it.  Once they realize they like it, the opt for the permanent implant.

Is it safe to get a chin implant after radiesse?

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