large EAC (6mm anterior projection) - how often do they see complications from removal?

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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.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

In general, silicone implants are easy to remove. This can usually be done in the office with local anesthesia. The potential problem is the possibility that the soft tissue pocket may not return to normal if the implant has been there for a long time. In younger patients, this is generally a less frequent problem.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The removal of solid silicon implants is usually straightforward and has very low complication rates. Removing implants that are porous like medpore type implants can be much more challenging since they allow in the growth of tissue. I suggest you talk to your plastic surgeon about the process.
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Mats Hagstrom, MD

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