Good candidates are nonsmokers in good health who want a stronger, more defined chin and jawline.
“Patients whose chin profiles are weak but who have normally functioning jaws are good candidates for chin augmentation,” says Dr. Larry S. Nichter, a plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, California. “Many of these candidates have already used injectable fillers in the past, to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution.”
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Your facial plastic surgeon will assess your facial skeletal and tissue structure at your initial consultation, evaluating not only the shape of your face but also your teeth, for aesthetic and medical reasons. They’ll also ensure that you’re not allergic to any components of the implant.
This procedure isn’t recommended for children under the age of 16 (they’re still growing, so their chin may change) or elderly patients with significant bone loss in the area.