Metronic Image Input Exclusive Plugin - trying to implement - need assistance

Hello. I'm trying to implement the Image Input plugin. I can assign an image and using some javascript / php (backend) can get the image stored on the server and mapped in a db.

My hurdle is when I load the profile in the update mode. I am able to code the location of the image and assign it to the 'src' attribute of an image element.

But my problem is - the initial display of the image does not include the 'Remove' button. What happens if someone just wants to remove the image they assigned to their avatar and not assign a new one?

I need for the page load to recognize an image is being assigned at the outset and to provide the 'remove' icon.

In other words, I need to be able to toggle that image on / off based on the existence of the user's profile picture.

Thanks.
Michael