Can a silicone chin implant be left in place permanently without ever needing removal?

Jan 25, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Chen Lu

Introduction

Whether silicone chin implants can remain permanently without removal depends on the quality of the silicone material and the postoperative condition. High-quality silicone, which is elastic and resistant to deformation, may be left in place permanently if no discomfort symptoms occur. However, if the material is of poor quality, prone to deformation, or if complications such as infection or discomfort arise after surgery, the implant should be promptly removed to prevent adverse reactions or alterations in chin morphology.

Generally, silicone chin augmentation involves cutting the skin and implanting silicone into the chin area to reshape it. The general reference price for silicone chin augmentation ranges from 5,000 to 15,000 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement is usually observed within 7 to 15 days, although postoperative complications such as infection, redness and swelling, or unevenness of the chin may occur. Whether the silicone implant needs to be removed permanently after the procedure mainly depends on the quality of the silicone implant material and the postoperative condition. If the material is of good quality and there are no postoperative discomforts, the implant can typically remain permanently. If the material is of poor quality or discomfort occurs after surgery, the implant should not remain permanently. Detailed analysis is as follows:

If the selected silicone implant material is of high quality, with strong elasticity and not easily deformed, and there is no contraction, tilting, or texture degradation after being implanted into the chin area, and there are no symptoms such as swelling pain or exudation during the recovery period, it may be considered safe to leave the implant permanently. This is because silicone implants can generally remain in the body for a long time, even permanently, with relatively minimal harm to the body.

However, if the selected silicone material is of poor quality, with weak elasticity and easily deformed, and contraction, tilting, or hardening of the texture occurs after being implanted into the chin area, and if complications such as infection, swelling, and pain occur postoperatively, the silicone implant should be promptly removed under a doctor's guidance to avoid possible exposure or long-term rejection reactions that may affect the shape of the chin.

If removal of the silicone implant is necessary, it should be performed at a reputable hospital to avoid improper procedures causing discomfort. Additionally, postoperative rest is important, and strenuous exercise should be avoided in the short term.

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Can the nasal root augmentation with silicone implant recover in 3 months?

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How much will a chin implant retract?

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