Chin ptosis correction to fix lower lip pull? (photos)

Question

A year ago, to increase my vertical chin height to create more balance, a surgeon moved my chin implant (4th implant to date) down. This created the length I desired, but my lower lip is pulled down and my lips don't naturally close. This leaves me with a duck lip look from the side profile. How can I fix this? The surgeon suggested elevating the soft tissues over the chin implant, releasing the scar layer around the implant, then repositioning the tissue upward & anchoring it to bone

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

The ability to raise the soft tissue of the chin from an intraoral approach is limited. Sometimes the soft tissue pad can be improved with a submental approach and chin tuck. Both approaches may be necessary. I would not recommend removal of the implant.

Alejo Villarreal, DDS · Answer

There are different techniques for correcting chin/lip ptosis. Repositioning a chin implant can present many complications. 
The surrounding tissue in your chin has been through a lot, and four implants (interventions) can have consequences such as chin/lip ptosis. 
In any scenario, you will have another incision to correct this ptosis; perhaps you'd want to take advantage of this intervention and have a permanent custom-made chin implant placed to prevent future implant issues again. 
Best wishes

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