large EAC (6mm anterior projection) - how often do they see complications from removal?
November 25, 2023
Asked By:jerry22245 in California City, California
Chin Implant Sizing/Removal. Wondering what would be considered a large silicone chin implant? I have a large EAC (6mm anterior projection), but have also seen size small MPJC or Flowers implants also have 6 mms of projection. Have any doctors here removed chin implants of that projection and how often do they see complications? In specifically young patients.
Answers (2)
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It doesn’t sound like there’s anything wrong with your chin implant. It would be of some relevance, knowing what material the implant is made out of. The crunchy sensation or sound may represent a fracture in the implant, if it is made out of a porous material such as medpor implants.
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Your photograph is very limited. However, you would certainly benefit from a chin implant. In terms of a rhinoplasty, I would need additional photographs to give you a more accurate answer.
Best Wishes,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Based off your pictures and your report of an overbite, I'd recommend you see an Oral Surgeon about a mandibular advancement. These surgeries are much more involved than a chin implant, but will address your true issue which is a smaller and posterior displaced mandible when compared to your...
