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Chin Implant removal information/and considerations: For the vast majority of chin implants, removal is straight forward most commonly using the same incision that was used to place it. The procedure is often done in the office with local anesthesia with or without some sedation, but also commonly done in the OR under IV sedation or general anesthesia per patient's and surgeon's preference. Most implants are silicone and are not adherent so slip out readily. Medpor, also called PTFE, may have tissue ingrowth and can be a bit more involved but still can be removed in the same manner. It is very helpful for your surgeon to review your prior surgical records to know the size and type of implant used. This may be obtained by contacting your prior surgeon's office or OR facility and request your prior surgical records.Expectations: if the chin implant was small and removed within the first few years chances are likely that you will return a similar size and shape as before. If the implant was small, the chin soft tissue usually shrinks back down without sagging. Often, there is still some gain once the implant is removed due to the scarring and capsule (lining your body makes around the implant) that gives some benefit. On the other hand a large implant placed many years ago, and other factors such as being elderly, having osteoporosis and perhaps smoking that can cause loss of underlying bone due to bony erosion from the pressure of the implant. In this case use of a natural filler such your fat or at times a bone graft may recommended for different reasons. Your surgeon may request a Panorex or lateral cephalometric x-ray to see if this is the case. Temporary fillers can also be tried such as Jeuvederm, Sculptra, Voluma, Volbella, etc. Most important of all make sure you pick a plastic surgeon with great expertise in #chinaugmentation and #chinimplantremoval. See the below link on how best to choose your surgeon.
Based on your photographs, it appears you have a weak, or recessive chin. This causes facial imbalance from the upper 2/3 of your face. By adding a chin implant to the lower border of your chin, it will harmonize the facial appearance by adding some length from your lower lip and lower chin border as well as match your well developed upper face. I recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in facial implant surgery.
A chin implant is placed for patients who have a weak and recessive chin profile, to bring the chin forward to help with facial balance and proportions. Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of shapes and sizes, which is best determined at the time of the consultation and examination. Computer imaging performed in the office setting would also be helpful to understand what can and cannot be accomplished with a chin implant on your face. For many examples, please see the link below
Hi, I have performed many chin augmentations, using a chinimplant, over the past 30 years. From the photos, your chin is very weakcreating an imbalance that makes the nose appear larger, the lower face shortand the mid face appear top heavy. Chin augmentation, using a chinimplant, will add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to thelower face. I have found placing a silastic chin implant through a small,curved, incisions under the chin to be very safe, quick, highly effective andfar less invasive than a sliding genioplasty that requires bone cuts withplacement of screws and metal plates.From the photos the cheeks are flatanteriorly (in the front) creating an elongated oval shaped face. Following the beauty principles outlined in my book on face and bodybeauty, women look the most feminine, youthful and attractive with heart shapedfaces. Heart shaped faces have cheeks that are full and round in thefront. Cheek augmentation using a dermal filler (I prefer Restylane Lyft)or with cheek implants for a permanent enhancement will create full, roundcheeks anteriorly that will feminize the entire face.Hope this helps.
Chin augmentation helps contour and harmonize the jawline with the rest of the face. Therefore, it is important to discuss your goals and be examined by a board certified surgeon who can better assist you with the size of implant and the type necessary as it related with the rest of your...
Hi, I have performed many chin augmentations, using a chin implant, over the past 30 years. From the photos, your chin is very weak creating an imbalance that makes the nose appear larger, the lower face short and the mid face appear top heavy. Chin augmentation, using a chin implant, will add...
In general it usually it takes about six weeks for the vigorous healing to settle down before repeating surgery in the same area.This applies to implant surgery, including chin implants.I have had cases where it was difficult to put a very large (forwardly protruding) implant because of issues...