Will My Chin Sag After Having An Old Chin Implant Removed?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a 37 year old silicone chin implant that has become infected twice. I am planning on having it removed. I have read that some tissue reapproximation should be done to avoid chin ptosis. The surgeon does not think this is necessary. What do you think? Do you do this ? I’m thinking I may have to have some revision after this doc removes it. I do not want another implant, but i don’t want a droopy chin. Thank you.

A: Since I have not examined you and there is no way to know what size chin implant you have or where it is placed on the bone, I would trust what your surgeon says. Even if some chin ptosis results that can always be manged secondarily.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon