Can My Mersilene Mesh Chin Implant Be Removed?

Q: Dr. Eppley, 13 years ago I got a chin implant made from mersilene mesh. I got an resorption (about 13 mm long). I do not have big symptons and it was an accidental discovery. I spoke with two maxillofacial surgeons but they do not have experience taking off mersilene implants and the plastic surgeon that put the implant in first place, I spoke with him and he does not know how to take that off. Is there any chance that the doctor will analyze my case?

A:Mersilene mesh chin implants can be removed, I have removed many, I would remove your mesh and fill in the bone defects with cadaveric bone chips for ‘reconstruction’.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon