This is Dr. Dongphil Jo, a plastic surgery specialists at AB Plastic Surgery.

Today I would like to talk about whether to remove fixation pins after facial contouring surgery as there are often inquiries about it.

Q. Is it okay for facial contouring pins to remain on the face after surgery? When will it be possible to remove it?

Removing the pins are possible, but not absolutely necessary.

Patient who consult about removing fixation pins after facial contouring surgery are usually psychologically anxious because there is a foreign substance inside their face. The purpose of fixation pins used in facial contouring surgery such as cheekbones and chin tip is to fix the shifted bones so that they can fuse well after surgery. Various surgical materials inserted into the human body during surgery are made of metal and are used in various surgical operations such as dental and cardiac stands. The fixation pin you asked about is also recognized for its stability and is harmless to the human body. Therefore, there are no health problems even if surgical materials inserted inside the human body remain. However, if you continue to feel psychological burden, pin removal may be possible depending on your postoperative condition.

In general, in the case of cheekbone reduction or chin tip surgery, it is believed that there is no problem in removing it within 6 months after surgery. Before removing the fixation pin, it must be performed after confirming whether bone union has been properly achieved through CT scanning. In addition, the timing of pin removal may vary depending on the facial contouring surgery area, revision, etc. Even if you want to remove the fixation pins inserted to fix the cheekbones, chin tip, etc. after 6 months, it may not be possible right away depending on the degree of bone union due to individual characteristics.

To conclude, fixation pins do not need to be removed or can be removed. However, it is essential to establish a plan through consultation and examination with a plastic surgeon to determine when and if the condition is suitable for removal. Rather than looking for pin removal reviews on the internet or worry about it on your own, please feel free to visit our clinic and request a consultation, and we will gladly provide guidance. AB Plastic Surgery is always striving to be a clinic for patients. Thank you.

If you have any further questions about facial contouring pin removal, please call please call 010-4393-1298 or through WhatsApp for more detailed consultation.

Writer. Plastic surgery specialist Dr. Dongphil Jo