Should I Have Filler Removed Before A Chin Augmentation Surgery?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in your chin augmentations. I was wondering if derma filler needs to be removed before the procedure, it is not a lot. And if this is possible to be done during the augmentation.

A:I do not usually recommend or feel the need for removing injectable fillers from the chin in any form of chin augmentation surgery. It does not interfere with the surgery and often, if it is placed out of the bone level, it will be discovered in surgery and will be removed.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon