Chin Implant Before Doctor Answers, Q&A, Tips

Weak Jawline Solutions

Hello, my question regards to what I can do about a weak jawline. I am 22 years old and have been extremely self conscious about my profile for many...

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Chin Implant Removal

How hard is it to remove a chin implant and how long is the recovery?

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How Much Does a Chin Implant Cost?

Considering getting a chin implant. wondering how much i should anticipate spending for the procedure.

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Radiesse Chin Augmentation Possible?

I think my face would look better with a bigger chin.

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Do Chin Implants Look and Feel Natural?

Like a plastic piece if somoene grabbed my chin?...dont want that. Want a natural look!

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Chin Implant Revision

Nearly 8 weeks ago, I had a chin implant. It is too large (1cm) and created a "witch's chin" profile. Also, my lower lip is much thinner...

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Chin Implant Complications

Complications from chin augmentation with impants I understand, are possible. What do I need to be aware of before getting the implant? Can they...

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Chin Augmentation Vs. Jaw Advancement Surgery

I'm 19 years old and on a bit of a budget, but I have an extremely weak chin, which I would like corrected. I don't know if I should be looking at a...

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Chin Augmentation ~ Results you can Expect?

A list...telling advantages of a chin implant for augmenting. my chin is so lacking in definition!

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Chin Implant Materials

And what are the chin implants made of? what options would i have when i meet with a surgeon?

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Can Chin Implants Be Knocked out of Alignment?

My 16-year-old son is interested in getting a nose job and a chin implant. Since he is on his high shcool wrestling team, is it possible for the chin...

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Male Chin Implant - Possible Complications?

I would be super happy to get a defined chin. yet i am really hesistant to do a chin implant becs i really don't know the possible complications....

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Receding Chin Repair for Someone Under 18?

My 15-year-old son has a receding chin. He hates it a lot and we don't really want to do surgery on it unless it is the only way to fix it. He is...

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Silastic Vs Medpor Chin Implant

Which material is better?

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Cost of Chin Implant/ Jaw Angle Implants in NYC

I have a very weak jawline and have been looking for the cost of mandibular angle implants and chin implants in NYC but found very extremely different...

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What Might Improve my Jawline?

I can't figure out what is wrong with my profile. My jaw doesn't seem underdeveloped and, from what I can tell, I don't have a receeding chin....

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Chin or Mandibular Implant to Improve Profile?

Given my profile, which would be a better option for me? My jaw profile seems to disappear into my neck. I am not overweight, so I'm not sure Smart...

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Chin Implant or Jaw Advancement?

I'm a 25 y/o female, with a very weak/small jaw. The distance between my neck and end of chin is very short, but my chin does not look very...

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What to Do About Facial Asymmetry After Chin Augmentation?

I had Chin Augmentation 14 years ago. I still have congenital facial asymmetry my right jaw line is rounded outward towards the chin, whereas my left...

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Silicone Chin Implant Absorbed by Bone?

I had a silicon chin implant 11 years ago, but now my chin looks like the same size as before the implant. Could it be due to bone absorption? Do I...

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Medpor Chin Implant

What happens with a Medpor chin implant (attached with screws) over time? What can a patient expect in 20 years? 30 years? Thank you.

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Will Chin Implant Improve Facial Symmetry?

I am a model and love the way my left side looks.My right jaw didn't develop much as my left jaw did. My chin is also off-centered. How can I fix...

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Can a Chin Implant Lengthen a Short Chin?

Today, I went in to see a plastic surgeon about a chin implant to improve my short/recessive chin. I told him that I wanted to increase the...

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Chin Implants with Jaw Angle Implants?

If I am getting Chin Augmentation, and I also want to incorporate jaw angle implants with that. How much will the cost of surgery go up? Is it as...

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Can a Chin Implant Be Custom Fit?

If I get a radiesse chin augmentation for a year and I like the shape of the chin, can the plastic surgeon make the same shape with a permanent...

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Will Chin Implant Improve my Profile?

I want to improve my projection, chin height, and chin width. Am I a good candidate for an implant? I would like an unbiased opinion before I proceed...

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I Want a Pointy Chin, Should I Consider an Implant or a Filler?

I had a rhinoplasty that narrowed my nose and lifted the tip.

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Bigger Chin and a Smaller Nose Possible?

Hello, I want to have a nasal tip deprojection and a chin augmentation to make my profile more balanced. I made a before and after photo to help...

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When is It Safe to Put Makeup on Chin Augmentation Scar?

My scar from my chin augmentation is very noticeable. At what point can I start putting concealer on it? Thank you.

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Will Chin Implant Help Enable Me to Naturally Close my Lips?

I have a receding chin and also my lips do not naturally close. Will the chin implant allow me to close my lips naturally? Would chin augmentation be...

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Will Jaw Angle Implants Push out Existing Cheek Fat?

If I get jaw angle implants will it push out the existing fat on my cheeks? I have chipmunk cheeks already and don't want to make it worse. I want jaw...

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How to Fix Face After Chin Implant Removal

10 years ago, I had a chin implant along with liposuction on the neck. Due to an my body rejected it, had to be removed. Now, my face is asymmetrical....

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Will Chin Implant Give Me a Better Jawline?

I almost dont have jaw lines. Can a Chin Implant make jaw lines? and how should the implant be placed in order to create these jaw lines? do i need to...

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Are Angle Jaw Implants / Mandible Implants for Me?

I've always felt I had a weak chin and weak jawline. My goal is to have a sutle yet defined masculine jawline and chin like you see in the spanish...

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Minimum Age for Chin Augmentation?

I am a 16 year-old-male, and I was wondering what's the minimum age to be able to get chin surgery done? I am primarily interested with sliding...

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Why is Chin Implant Not a Solution for Receding Chin?

I went to a plastic surgeon to ask about a chin implant and he told me that I am not a candidate. I have a really weak chin due to my jaw. I can have...

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Chin Implant Results ~ What to Expect?

Just wondering how to set my expectations about a chin implant procedure

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Are Jaw Implants Usually Done with a Chin Implant?

Would jaw implants normally be done with a chin implant, or not necessarily? I'm trying to look more masculine.

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Treatment for a Very Small Chin

I have a very small chin which makes my maxilla look bigger. I want my chin to be very sharp and pointy to achive a heart shaped,symmetrical face....

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Chin Implant Possible Without Getting Rid of Chin Dimple?

I have a nice dimple in my chin which is fairly noticeable. However, because I have a recessed chin, I am considering getting a chin implant to...

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Will Chin Implant Make Face Less Wide and Round in Appearance?

I feel like the front profile of my face is very wide and very round. Will a chin implant give the lower half of my face a more angular look and make...

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Can a Chin Implant Be Performed in the Office Under Local?

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Chin Implant Vs Jaw Surgery

I have a very weak profile and am not sure if a chin implant would do the trick i feel need more vertical projection too,any advice?

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Chin Implant Methods and Options?

I am considering getting a chin implant, but I am concerned with the possibility of it shifting. I was wondering if someone could explain to me the...

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Is Chin Implant with Liposuction Dangerous?

I am researching the procedure as well as doctors in both Dallas and NYC for a chin implant, and maybe a little liposuction under the chin. Anyway,...

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Is Chin Implant Replacement Possible?

I had Chin implant surgery in 2005 and was very satisfied with the results. However, since a few years now, I have the impression the implant has...

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Implant to Match Stronger Jawline Side?

I have had maxillo facial surgery and since then, one side of my profile has a much stronger jawline. Is there any implant I can get to match the...

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Receding Chin - 17 Year Old Male

Hi, I'm hoping to get some professional opinions on my facial profile. My biggest concern is my lack of chin, because it's very flat and weak....

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Chin Implant Options?

I have read that Silastic chin implants cause bone erosion/resorption. Do Medpor chin implants also cause bone erosion/resorption? What is the best...

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Does a Chin Implant Ever Leak or Expire?

I had a chin implant 15 years ago. Do they ever expire or leak? I don't have any reason to believe there is a problem with it, but I know breast...

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Small Chin and Flat Cheeks - Best Treatment Option?

Im really disappointed with my profile. My small chin and my flat cheeks make my nose look big. Is it possible to fix it with a chin implant only or...

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Chin Implant for a Teenager?

I've always been extremely self-conscious about my face, which has a sort of saggy appearance. I am seventeen years old, which I have been told is a...

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Am I an Ideal Candidate for Rhinoplasty/chin Implant?

I booked a private consulation with an orthodontist, they said I have an average overbite, and apprently this isnt something that needs correcting. I...

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When Getting a Chin Implant is It Better to Do Incision Via the Mouth or Under the Chin?

What are the pros and cons for both? Why would one doctor choose outside chin and another inside mouth. If you had a chin implant via an incision...

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Chin Implant to Add Vertical Height on Chin?

I know that Chin Implants are not meant to correct vertical height in the chin. I have a vertically small chin. Can an implant slightly balance this...

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Can Chin Implant Give a Better Jaw Angle?

My profile has little angle--it's straight across. I have a little chin but it looks like if I got a chin implant, it would exagerate my straight...

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Chin Implant Wearing at Bone It is Attached To?

I saw a board certified plastic surgeon who is also an oral surgeon. He likes the sliding genioplasty, but it does seem more complicated. Should I...

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Jaw Implant, Chin Implant or Both... Along with Rhinoplasty?

I am an 18 year old male with a very weak jawline +large hump on my nose. I have always wanted to get rhinoplasty done since i was 15 and now i...

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How to Revise Chin Implant to Complement Jaw Line?

In Feb, I got a Medpor Chin implant. I am satisfied with the chin portion - but I do not like the wings that extend down my jaw (my jaw is now too...

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Remove Chin Implant and Do a Genioplasty at the Same Time

I had a chin implant about 2 years ago. I have been reading a lot about this subject since then. I am thinking to remove the implant and do a sliding...

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Chin Implants Sizes

Could you help me understand the sizing system for chin implants? My wife had breast aug and it was really simple to understand sizing in that case. I...

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Chin Augmentation with Filler over an Existing Chin Implant?

I had a chin implant (extended anatomical conform chin implant, large size, from a famous American company, dont' know if I can say the name) on...

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Bone Erosion Associated with Silastic Chin Implant

Hi, i wish to have a silicone chin implant procedure to correct a mild weak chin but my main concern after reading on the subject is the "bony...

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Fat Removal Around Jaw Line for Chubby Face?

I have an incredibly round and chubby face. I've had buccal fat taken out and I've had cheek implants. I still feel that whenever I smile my...

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Would I Look Better with Chin Implants? Genioplasty? Mandibular Angle Implants?

Would I be better looking with chin implants? Genioplasty? Mandibular angle implants? I also have a dental overbite that I am planning to correct with...

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Chin and Jaw Implant - Can They Be Done Together?

Im planing on getting a chin implant, but i think i also need a jaw implant to achieve my goal, but my question is, do i need to have two different...

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I Have a Weak Chin - Do I Need a Chin Implant or Jaw Surgery?

When I was younger I had an 80% overbite. After 4 years of braces my teeth/overbite isn't as pronounced. But it isn't as good as I want it to...

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Would Jaw Implants Help a Female to Balance Lower Half of Face Out?

I currently have a chin implant (put in 7 years ago) but am still not satisfied with the lower half of my face. (My current implant is one that wraps...

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Chin Implant Concerns

How is Chin implant pain and recovery time compared to face or neck lift? Part of my procedure will be a chin implant. How painful is this post...

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Chin Augmentation/implant- Am I a Good Candidate?

I have a small chin that is characteristic of the connective tissue disorder by which I am affected. I wonder if I am a viable candidate for some sort...

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Chin Implant Vs Mandibular Advancement

Based on the picture, would a chin implant improve my profile? I would like to avoid jaw surgery at all costs.

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Sliding Genioplasty Vs Chin Implant

I saw a plastic surgeon last year and we discussed buccal fat removal and sliding genioplasty. I've held off on the surgery due to the risks...

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Is the Chin Not As Strong with an Implant in Place?

If the chin implant gets hit by someone during a fight, will the implant break or move around?

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Where is the Best Incision for Chin Implant: Through Mouth or Under Chin?

My surgeon said i can have under the chin or through the mouth. My surgeon recomends going through the mouth as he feels very confident about it and...

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Chin Augmentation Without Deeping Labiomental Fold

I'm considering a chin augmentation and would prefer an implant over bone cutting. My picture shows unedited(A), ideal results(B), and unfavorable...

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Chin Implant and Nose Job to Change my Profile. Is This Realistic?

I've always hated my profile. My retracted chin always bothered me and then my nose started bothering me as well. So I've done this on...

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Chin Implant for More Prominent, but Not Longer Chin?

I have a receding chin. I want it to be more prominent, but my chin is already long, I don't want to have any more virtual height for my chin. Can I...

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Asymmetric Jaw Surgery or Chin Implant?

I've had surgery on my jaw when I was 18 due to sysmetry. I'm not sure if they cut the top part of my jaw, or the lower part. However, I am...

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Considering a Chin Implant? or Other Opinions?

I have an underdeveloped jaw. My bite was off due to the smaller lower jaw. What should i consider to make my chin/jaw more prominent? Also my cheeks...

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Am I an Ideal Candidate for Rhinoplasty/Chin Implant?

I booked a private consulation with an orthodontist, they said I have an average overbite, and apprently this isnt something that needs correcting. I...

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Can I Have a Chin Implant After Getting Fat Injections?

I had chin fat injections and now want a chin implant. Must the fat be removed first?

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Is 14 Too Young for a Chin Implant?

My daughter is very self-conscious about her receding chin. She has a basically corrected open bite.

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Do I Have a Weak Chin or Its Just I Need to Wear Dental Braces ?

Los Angeles Chin Implant Doctor Recommendations

My chin is very recessed, and I want to have chin implants. I have been working with Porex on the design of a custom Medpor chin implant based on...

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Would a Chin Implant And/or Rhinoplasty Improve my Profile?

Hi, I'm a 20 year old male. I've identified the areas that I believe could benefit from surgery. -Tip of nose too large. -Nostrils appear too...

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Best Chin Implant for Weak Chin, Pronounced Cheek Bones? Size? Material? Model?

Hi, I am living in an area where plastic surgery is not popular. I am looking to go custom if needed. I am thinking of a getting an analysis for a...

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Will a Small Chin Implant Be Very Noticeable? (photo)

I'm getting a rhinoplasty, which I'm thinking people I know will indeed notice... but, they know I'm getting 'deviated septum...

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What Can I Tell my Coworkers About my Chin Implant and Surgery?

I am planning to have a chin augmentation, and I am really concerned on what to tell my coworkers and employer. I would have to do it on a Thursday,...

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Will my Chin Implant Make my Neck Look Defined?

How can a little artificial chin give my neck a definition? Will the skin be pulled straight during the surgery? I asked a doc if I needed neck...

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Chin Implants - Where Are the Satisfied Patients?

If Chin Implant surgery produces such good satisfactory results and is a rather easy surgery to perform as Doctors have noted, then why are there so...

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Chin Implant: Under the Chin or Through the Mouth?

I've wanted to get a chin implant for quite some time. I want to know, is it definately "safer" to have the chin implant inserted under...

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Chin Implant and Neck Lipo for a More Masculine Jawline?

I'm a 24 year old male and seeking a more masculine appearance. I often get mistaken for an early teenager and, while it would be flattering for...

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Seeking a Chin Lengthening Implant to Length the Face by Affixing to Bottom of Jaw

I went to a plastic surgeon that said chin implants are for projection of the jaw not for lengthening the jaw. She said to go to an oral dentist...

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What Are the Negative Effects of Having a Chin Implant Via the Inside of Your Mouth?

Is it a bad thing to have a chin implant placed via the inside of your mouth? Is the healing worse than if you did it via the outside? Would you...

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Is There a Chin Implant to Make Your Chin Longer?

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Orthodontics or Chin Implant First?

I have TMJ from bad orthodontics. I now have a deep overbite bite after splint therapy, and my jaw line is straight across rather than angular. I want...

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Was I a Candidate for a Chin Implant?

I had a receding chin and had a chin implant six weeks ago. My profile looks great but when i look in the mirror it doesn't look right. The chin...

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Chin Implant Redo

I had a chin implant placed 2 months ago. Although I like the way it looks, I wish the implant would have been placed a little lower to lengthen the...

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Chin Implant or Liposuction?

Hi, I'm 20 years of age have a weight of 134lb and I am 5'9 tall. However I've always had problems with my "double chin". I was...

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Would a Chin Implant by Itself Lengthen a Round Face?

What other procedures in addition to a chin implant are often done to get a longer looking face? possibly liposculpting?

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Lip Reduction and Chin Implant

I want a softer profile and believe my big bottom lip makes my receded chin look even more receded. Is this because of my mild overbite(2mm)? I...

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Should I Have Liposuction in Addition to Chin Augmentation?

I have decided to move forward with chin augmentation. However, in looking at before/after pictures I notice that people with profiles similar to mine...

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Am I a Good Candiate for a Chin Implant?

I am a 21 year old female. I am interested in getting a chin implant for my weak chin. I was told by my orthodontist 4 years ago that I should get...

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Chin Implant Size

Hi, I had a consultation with my PS yesterday. He did 3-d imaging on my chin and told me that a 7 mm medpor (round) implant is needed to achieve the...

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Will a Chin Implant Improve my Profile?

Hello, I'm wondering if chin implant would improve my profile? Currently I'm wearing braces for year and 5 months, and have had my upper...

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Benefits of External or Internal Incision Site for Chin Implant?

And is it true that you cant get a chin implant lower on the inferior part edge by going thru the mouth?

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Considering Chin Implant, But I Want a Second Opinion. (photo)

I am getting rhinoplasty, and the surgeon mentioned that my chin would look better projected more. I knew it always looked a little off, but I just...

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Chin Implant on a 15 Year Old?

I am 14 years old and I really want to get a chin implant (during the summer when I will be 15). I know a lot of people say that this is too young and...

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Chin Implant on 16 Year Old Female Possible?

My 16 year old daughter has always been extremely self-conscious about her chin, and she is now thinking about getting a chin implant. I've...

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Are my Expectations Realistic for Chin Augmentation?

I have a weak/double chin and no definition in the neck/jawline. I am hoping chin augmentation along with neck liposuction will fix this. Attached are...

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Is A Chin Implant My Best Bet For A Stronger Jaw Line? Want A Natural Result (photo)

I want to get a chin implant to make it wider and of course draw it out further. overall its clear i do not have a strong jaw. and the chin i thought...

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Will Getting a Chin Implant Before Braces Result in a Protruding Chin?

I've been wanting to get braces for years now to correct my teeth and overbite. I am also self-conscious about my recessed chin and was...

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Jaw Surgery or Chin Augmentation? (Photos)

I'm 20, had braces for 14 months to fix my overbite. got them off this year. jaw surgery was an option at the start but i didn't want to get...

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Chin Implant After Radiesse?

I got a Radiesse chin augmentation in August. While my chin does look better, I still have grooves where my lower cheek fat meets my chin area. In...

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Thinking about Getting a Chin Implant - Would it Help?

I am thinking of getting a chin implant. Think it would help? If so, what size should I get?

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How Will a Chin Implant Change my Front Profile?

Left and mid photo unaltered. Photo on the right is the desired look. Is my expectation realistic? Or am I asking for too much chin? How will a chin...

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Could I Benefit from Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation?

I'm a 20 year old male of Asian origin extremely insecure about the way I look. Nostrils appear uneven and kind of bulbous and the chin seems to...

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Different types of chin implants?

I'm interested in getting a chin implant to enhance a weak chin. I also would like my jaw to be enhanced as well, and I was wondering if a chin...

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Could Chin Augmentation Be An Alternative To Jaw Surgery?

I was advised by my orthodontist to do have a jaw surgery done prior braces to fix my overbite but I was afraid and didn't do so. Braces that I...

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How to Best Time Chin Implant Surgery?

Hi, I'd like to have a chin implant, but I'm confused about the timing. I'll start working as a news anchor at a TV channel in 3-4 months....

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Could a Chin Implant Be an Alternative To Jaw Surgery To Correct Overbite?

I have a slight overbite but refused to do a jaw surgery. Is it possible to correct my chin profile? Could be the result the shown on a second photo...

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Chin Implant - 29 y/o Male

Hi, im a 29 yr old man that has been considering chin augmentation. For the most part I am totally happy with everything except for my chin. I have a...

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Is a Chin Implant a Good Option for Me?

I've had TMJ for years. I've also had a weak chin. I was diagnosed with ETD in my left ear a year ago but was provided no cause. My jaw joint...

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What Bandages/Garments Do You Usually Advise for Post-op Chin Patients?

Hello, I am considering a chin implant. What bandages do you usually put on patients post-procedure and how long do they have to wear it?

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Facial Implant Removal Concerns

I had a silicone mandible implant inserted 15 months ago. I have decided to remove it because I'd rather just look like my original self. Is there any...

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Doctor Recommendation for Chin Implant Revision Orange County / Los Angeles

I had a bad chin implant 10 years ago that I would like to have corrected. Before my chin looked nice from the front, but my side profile was slightly...

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Can a Chin Implant Improve Profile (The Projection) Alone?

I'm interested in a chin implant without adding height or width to my chin, just projection, or is it better to do fat grafting on the chin if...

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Should I Have a Chin Implant or Chin Lipo?

I have a long but undefined neck. My chin is not big but not too small either. When u look at my profile sometimes u see a fat under chin. What...

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Can I Get A Subtle Chin Implant Without People Knowing?

Ive been thinking of getting a chin implant to make a subtle difference in my chin. I really don't want anyone to know cause im a little...

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Jaw Implant For Round Face?

I have a very round, "moon" face with little definition and bone structure. I was wondering if jaw implants would help give more definition...

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Chin Implant/Jaw Implant, Realistic Expectations? (photo)

My weak chin/jaw has bothered me for years and It's especially bad when I bite down. I now push my chin/jaw down and forward at all times in order...

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Restylane and Chin Implant

I had restalyne injection to chin and cheek areas and the result were not satisfying! it been one 2 monthes after and now i want to have a chin...

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Will Silicon Implant in Chin and Jawline Need Replaced?

Hello i want to make chin and jawline implante that made from silicone but i'm wondering about somthing ,do i need to change the silicon implant...

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Is a Chin Implant Revision Very Difficult?

I had a chin implant done in Argentina 7 months ago. I am wanting a revision. I went to a doctor here in NY and he stated it is a difficult procedure...

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Should I Get a Chin Implant?

I'm 23 years old and considering getting chin implants in thailand, my jaw line is not so strong and have quite a long face, any expert advice as...

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Do I Need Chin Implant/augmentation?

I see that there is recession in my lower jaw. I heard that chin implant would correct this problem. Is the chin implant permanent? Is there risk for...

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I Have a Long Chin in the Front but Lacking One on the Profile. is There Any Options? (photo)

I have an oblong face shape. also when i smile my chin in the front is very long. on the profile it looks like am lacking a chin a bit though. i dont...

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How Long Does a Chin Implant Last?

Does it need to be re-done after a certain number of years, like breast implants, or is it expected to last a lifetime?

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Procedures for Weak Jawline Combined W/ Chubby Lower Cheeks and Neck? (photo)

I have a weak jawline and chubby lower cheeks and neck. Would a chin implant solve all of these or would i also need lipo under my chin and buccal fat...

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Why Can't my 14 Year-old Son Have a Chin Implant?

We want to correct our son's facial disfigurement, but he's 14, why is this too young for a chin implant?

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Can a Chin Implant Help with Snoring and/or Sleep Apnea?

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Is It Always Possible to Do a Revision Chin Implant?

My previous chin implant was not done correctly. It looks weird and it is not properly placed. It has been 9 months and it moves all over the place....

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Neck Liposuction with Chin Implant - Waiting Time

I am 37 yo male. - My plastic surgeon said that I need chin implant with the liposuction. Do you think I can benefit from liposuction? He won't do...

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Is This Type of Chin Implant / Outcome Possible?

Hi, I was wondering from the pictures I posted if an implant would realistically be able to achieve a similar look I posted and appear completely...

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Braces After Chin Implant

I've asked my cosmetic surgeon who does not specialize in the dept of dentistry about the possibility of going for orthodontic after Mentoplasty....

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Jaw Surgery or Chin Augmentation?

I'm having re-treatment for braces for only 4-6 months to bring my front 4 teeth back to where they belong, due to a tongue settlement when I...

Can a Chin Implant Help to Create What Would Appear to Be a Longer Jawline?

I like the size of my chin as in I dont want it any larger, I would just like to have a longer chin therefore appearing as if i have a longer jawline....

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Getting A Chin Implant, Will A Corset Platysmaplasty Add Definition To My Jaw Line? (photo)

I am 30 years old with a recessed chin and a poorly defined jawline. I've decided to move forward with chin augmentation -- silicon implant,...

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How is a Chin Implant Secured?

Does a chin implant move around or is it secured?

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How Much Augmentation is Possible with Chin Implants?

I come across several commercial manufacturers of chin implants that state they can provide up to 12-13 mm of projection. Is having such an implant...

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Is There More Risk with Bigger Chin Implant Than Small One?

And is it possible to have a big chin implant without making a chin/face look longer?

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Chin Implant Vs. Genioplasty - Augmenting the Labiomental Groove? (photo)

According to the orthodontist I have a retruded chin/jaw but my occlusion is good with just a slight overbite therefore I am not a candidate for jaw...

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What Chin Surgery Technique or Implant is Used to Create a Dimple in the Middle of the Chin?

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Would It Be in my Best Interest to Have Chin Implants Before I Have Rhinoplasty?

How might procedures for my chin and nose impact each other?

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Is there a difference in Shape of Chin Implant between Medpor and Implantech?

In terms of shape, does a Medpor chin implant differ greatly from an Implantech extended anatomical? I think an Implantech would give me a more...

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Am I a Candidate for a Chin Implant?

I am unhappy with my chin, I think it looks weak and I believe my face would look much more masculine with a larger, more defined chin. I am...

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Chin Implant with Wrap Around Wings or Sliding Genioplasty? (Photos)

Hi I am a 24 year old female as you can see from my photos have assymetrical jawlines.I have consulted oral surgeons who suggested orthogonathic...

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Chin Implant, Then Jaw Surgery After?

As for the moment, I cannot yet afford jaw surgery since it is too expensive but I cannot take looking at my receding chin so I am planning to get a...

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Facial Paralysis After Cheek, Jaw and Chin Implants

Recently I have cheek, jaw, and chin implants, as soon as i get out of the procedure, my left size was paralyzed, it is been 20 days already and I...

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Is There a Chin Implant That Will Give You Some Vertical Height?

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Do I Need a Chin Implant? (photo)

I recently went in for a rhinoplasty consultation and the physician recommended a chin implant. I was very taken back by the suggestion as I had never...

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Getting Revision Rhino Next Month, Wondering if It's Worth Getting a Small Chin Implant? (photo)

I am getting revision rhinoplasty to fix a bad job caused my septum to totally collapse. Also the original work made it way to feminine. I know...

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Chin Implant or Sliding Genioplasty for a Recessed Chin that I want to Make More Masculine?(photo)

I"m trying to decide between the two. Many doctors here in memphis perform the implant but It's hard finding any who do the sliding...

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Chin Implant, Fat Transfer, or a Filler?

I am 26 years old and am considered to have somewhat of a weak chin. I have undergone consultations with 2 doctors for lipo in the chin area and both...

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Proper Incision Placement for Chin Augmentation and Neck Lipo?

I recently had a consult for a chin implant and neck lipo - I'm 48 and am 5'5". The surgeon said there'd be a small incision just...

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My Surgeon Doesn't Do Computer Imaging Should I Be Concerned?

I called to get a consultation for a chin implant and the lady said the doctor doesn't do computer imaging? She said instead they draw a picture?...

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I Have No Jaw, my Neck Runs Straight to my Chin. What Can I Do?

I am very self conscious about my profile. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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Can a Chin Implant Be Problematic if I Have a Tooth Implant Already?

I am very seriously considering a chin implant, but I am concerned about possible pain or future problems because I have a tooth implant in my lower...

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Is Jaw Botox Before or After Chin Implant Required?

Is Jaw Botox required before or after Chin Implantation? I've heard from a friend in the aesthetic industry that anybody undergoing chin implant...

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Is It Riskier to Ask for Vertical Elongation in Sliding Genioplasty?

Does sliding genio result in longer recovery time and unpredictable results if vertical lengthening is requested?

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What Other Options Do I Have as Alternatives to Chin Implant?

I am considering a chin implant, but i am afraid that my chin would look longer! i don't want to change my face shape into a box, i just want to...

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How Does a Doctor Determine if a Chin Implant Has to Be Removed?

Can a doctor just tell by looking or feeling it or is an x-ray required or some kinda scan?

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How Do I Design a Chin Implant That is Similar to a Movie Star?

How do cosmetic surgeons prepare for chin augmentation? Will I see a rendering of a desired chin. How close do surgeons come in getting the right look?

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Can I Get a Chin Augmentation if I Have Keloids?

I was looking to get a chin augmentation done, but the problem is that I have keloids, one of my doctors thinks. I attached a picture of the Keloid...

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Is Chin Implant Right for Me? (photo)

I am seeking my options for a stronger, more defined chin and maybe my jawline too.. I might also add that I have to put effort into keeping my mouth...

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Estimated Chin Implant Recovery Time?

I searched the internet about getting a chin implant and all I seem to see are bad experiences and horror stories. Or, is it mostly just unhappy...

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How Long After Chin Implant Surgery Must I Wait Before Singing?

I'm a singer and I'm having a goretex chin implant inserted through the mouth. I wanted to know how long after the surgery do I have to wait...

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With Lupus, is It Ok to Have a Chin Implant Put In, As Lupus Doesn't Like Foreign Objects?

My Rhuemy said it was okay for me to have rhinoplasty, but I have not asked about a chin implant. Diagnosed in November, I am doing quite well with my...

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Chin Implant with Sliding Genioplasty

Can i have a chin implant and a sliding genioplasty at the same time? I want to add length to my chin but i also like how a chin implant widens the...

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Do I Seem Like a Good Candidate for Chin Augmentation? (photo)

Hello and nice finding you! I really need to ask you a question and i uploaded a photo for you to have a more clear view.I want to improve my chin.I...

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Visualizing a Chin Implant?

Can the patient choose the way his chin will look after the surgery? Is there a computer simulation procedure to choose the chin implant size for a...

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Am I a Good Candidate for Chin Implant Vs Sliding Genioplasty Vs Liposuction

Whats wrong with my face? is my neck fat or my chin receded? what would be the best way to fix it?

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Receded Chin, Avoiding Maxillofacial Surgery, What other Options Do I Have? (photo)

I have a noticeable receded chin that I wish I could do something about. I've looked into getting a chin implant for quite a while. The problem...

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Up/down Pulse and Hypertension, Would General Anesthesia or Local with Sedation be Safe for me While Getting Chin Implant?

A holtor monitor showed my heart rate rises into the high 140s and falls into the low 40s throughout the course of the day. My cardiologist said that...

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Chin Implant or Ortho?

I have been distressed about my profile for decades. Now that I am ready to do something about it I want to fix it right. My chin is recessed behind...

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Can A Chin Implant Add Vertical Height To A Small Chin?

Hi. I have small chin. From profile view my chin is good. I just need to add vertical height. Can Chin Implants add vertical height? And can Chin...

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Perioral Mounds, Weak Chin, Bimax Protrusion, What Do You Recommend? (photo)

I have had these "mounds" below the corners of my mouth and above my chin that make it seem like my mouth protrudes. I don't like the...

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Could I Benefit from a Chin Implant? (photo)

I want to achieve a better facial structure, and sometimes I feel like my chin is too small, but in certain pictures it looks o.k. I'm also...

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Risk of Infection After Facial Implant?

Could you give me some figures on the prevalence of infections after a facial(chin/cheek/jaw) implant. 1 out of …? How many get an infection?...

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Whos a Candidate for a Chin Implant?

What age does the chin stop growing on a male? What are some alternatives to a implant? I do not have a strong chin

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Chin Implant After Orthodontic Treatment?

I'm a 25 year old female with a receded chin. It was recommended that I have jaw surgery combined with orthodontic treatment which I regrettingly...

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How to move maxilla down so teeth show?

I have 2 problems. First, my upper teeth dont show when I smile. You can see a hint of them if I really smile widely. Second, my lower jaw is very...

Doctor Recommendations for Surgeon who Can Revise Chin Implant and Fix to Bone

After Doing a Lot of Research on Chin Implant Displacement Revision.... I have had a chin implant placed thru the mouth that migrated or placed too...

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Asian Chin Augmentation, What are My Options and How Long is Recovery Time? (photo)

I am an Asian male in my early 20s. I have a really weak chin which runs in my family, but my chin is particularly recessive. I would like to know...

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Do I Need a Specialized Doctor for a Chin Implant and Buccal Fat Removal?

I had a chin implant place and it is not looking natural at all. Should all surgeons know about chin implants are do I need someone who specializes in...

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I'd Like to Get my Chin and Jaw Augmented but I Don't Really Know Where to Start. Suggestions? (photo)

I want to have a Wider more defined jawline and big masculine chin often seen in Superheros or even some actors. I'd like to look similar to the...

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Chin... Size 1 Vs. Size 2 For Male Looking To Keep The Procedure a Secret. (photo)

I live in a conservative place where I can tell people I had a deviated septum to get away with the rhinoplasty. But, if people knew I had a chin...

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What Can I Expect For My Profile From Chin Surgery Vs Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Hi. My jaw points down and my chin is week. I would like my jaw to appear more squared. My bite/teeth are excellent, and I don't want to do...

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Is a Sculpted Chin Implant Better?

I am in need of a revision chin implant and the doctor I might work with is stating that my chin will be very easy to take care of as he will...

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Chin Implant, Rhinoplasty or Both? (Male)

I am looking at getting cosmetic surgery.From what I can gather I feel a chin implant could help me. This is because my upper lip tends to jut out...

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How Long Does It Take for Scar Tissue to Form Around Facial Implant

Does scar tissue form around any type of silicone facial implants in a few weeks weather it be cheek, chin, jaw? If it's removed within weeks will...

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Chin Implant After Double Jaw Surgery?

I had double jaw surgery 2 years ago to correct an underbite. I now feel my chin is to small in comparison to my nose/other facial features. Could you...

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Chin Augmentation for Asymmetric Chins, What Are The Options?

I'm in my early thirties and noticed that one of my chins is flat compared to the other one (This maybe a result of losing a few teeth years ago)....

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Chin / Jaw Implant, Do I Look Like a Candidate? (photo)

I am certain I want a rhinoplasty. However, I am also wondering about chin and jaw implants. I really don't like the way my chin looks from the...

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Why Does Bone Resorption Occur After a Chin Implant?

Is there anything that can be done to avoid this bone resorption after a chin implant? How common is it?

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What Are the Recommended Fillers for a Chin Implant Surgery?

How common is it for a patient to use their own fat as filler instead of readily available fillers in the market?

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Will Chin Implants Improve my Facial Structure? (photo)

Am I a good candidate for an implant? I want to improve my projection, chin height, and chin width. I would like an unbiased opinion before I proceed...

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What Can I Do About my Nose, Chin, and Saggy Cheeks?

I've been insecure about my nose since I was a child. I don't know if it's too big for my face or if I just need to fix the bridge because...

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Recession in Lower Face Better Treated with Chin Implant or Sculptra/Radiesse? (photo)

Due to uneven planes in lower region of my face, I am wondering if chin implant would not address all problem and if there is more flexibility in...

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I Am Thinking of Having a Chin Implant and Wondered What Type of Material is Best to Use

I am thinking of having a chin implant and wondered what type of material is best and why. Do most chin implants get inserted through the mouth or...

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Lower Jaw Advancement Vs. Two Teeth Pulled + Chin Implant? (photo)

I've had 2 appointments with an orthodontist and am getting braces in 2 days. I will also have to either have 2 lower teeth pulled, or have a...

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Looking For An Experienced Surgeon in Chin and Jaw Angle Implants in Los Angeles?

I had a chin implant about 15 years ago and quite satisfied with it. I am looking to enhance my jaw angle for a more masculine esthetic. The challenge...

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How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can You Get Chin and Jaw Implant Surgery?

I was wondering how soon after a rhinoplasty surgery, turbinate reduction, and septoplasty surgery can one have jaw implants and chin implant surgery....

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What Should a Chin Augmentation Consultation Be Like?

When one goes for a chin augmentation what should that consultation be like to make sure you are getting the correct chin implant to fit your face?

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Does $3,000-$4,000 Sound Like an Average for a Chin Implant?

What do these costs usually entail for a chin implant?

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What is the Youngest Age You Can Get a Chin Implant or Jaw Surgery?

Im eighteen and seriously considering fixing my week chin which im very self-conscious about.

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Would Like Your Opinion On Which Size Of Chin Implant Is Best For Me (photo)

Hi All. i am 28yrs old male and looking for a chin implant. I think I will need them if I want a better profile. Im posting my pic for a better...

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Can a Jaw Implant Be Done Under a Local Anaesthetic ?

I would consider a jaw implant, but can it be done under a local anesthetic. What type of implant would widen my jaw?, What are the risks and do they...

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Does Chin Molding Exists?

I need to have a chin revision done and this one doctor said that he will have a molding of my chin for the chin implant plus the changes we want to...

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Is This a Realistic Expectation For A Chin Implant?

Is this a realistic expectation from chin implant surgery? note: i have also removed a bump from my nose with the only changes being placing a...

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Will I Achieve a More Masculine Appearance with Jaw Advancement Surgery?

What are the differences between the jaw advancement and chin augmentation in terms of side effects and costs?

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Is the Chin Implant Procedure Permanent and Life Long Lasting?

Hi there,this is lubna, i wanna know that is the chin implant(silicone) is permanent?with the passing of time is there will decrease its volume/bone...

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Small Chin Implant Worth It?

I'm thinking of getting a small/size 1 implant... that's what's been recommenced to me. However ratings/patient reviews for chin implants...

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Chin Augmentation Using Cartilage Graft

I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon regarding a chin implant. He recommended taking some cartlilage from my nose and using as a implant would....

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Should I have a chin implant or chin injection to increase the golden ratio of the lower half of my face? (photo)

Should I have a chin implant or chin injection to increase the golden ratio of the lower half of my face?

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What Are the Different Types of Fillers Used in Chin Augmentation?

What are the pros and cons of the 3 most popular fillers used in chin augmentation?

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What Would Affect Surgeon's Decision About How to Place a Big Chin Implant?

Through incision under the chin or through the mouth?

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Sliding Genioplasty or Some Other Surgery? (photo)

I have a short, square, underprojected chin, which gives my face a somewhat froglike appearance. I am considering sliding genioplasty to lengthen it...

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Would I Benefit from a Genioplasty? (photo)

I had braces for an open bite, but I still have lip incompetence and a weird profile. I feel like my chin is too long but at the same time doesnt...

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What Kind of Procedure Would Be Advisable for my Chin and Jawline? (photo)

I have a rather weak chin and jawline that I'd like to improve. I'm not sure what procedure would be best for me. Please see the picture I...

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Chin Augmentation with Filler or Implant? (photo)

Hello, I am a 29 year old female, I have always been unhappy with my profile. I believe more protrusion with my chin would help to balance my features...

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Is It Better to Have a Chin Implant Placed by an Oral Surgeon or a Facial Plastic Surgeon?

I'm looking to have a chin implant placed. I work in the dental field and I was wondering if it would be better to consult with an oral surgeon or...

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I Had a Medpor Chin Implant Almost 3 Years Ago, Looking For Surgeon in SC To Remove?

Desire, to my PS, to have it removed. He doesn't appear very confident in removing it. I am desperate and full of regret. Is it possible, is there...

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Intraoral Implant with PolyGel - Is This Common?

The following is an email response from a chin implant surgeon on how she/he would secure the implant. “The implant will be done via intraorally...

My Doctor Suggested a Large Chin Implant for Me, is This a Good Size? (photo)

I am scheduled for surgery next week, and I did question my surgeon's decision to use a large, I don't want to look boxy, or manly but he said...

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V Face Shaped Pointy Chin. How To Achieve This? (photo)

Ok so heres another question about my chin.what if i want my chin to look a bit pointy not roundish.would i have to get an implant?because if they put...

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I Work As a Telemarketer Will I Be Able to Talk Consistently on the Phone 1 Week After a Chin Implant?

I am on the phone for a few hours a day I'd like to build the lower third of my face, and would like to have a chin implant and jaw implants to...

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Prevent Chin Implant Erosion?

What are the common safety measures to prevent chin implant erosion? Are there better sucess rates for certain techniques or types of implants that...

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How Long to Wait Between Surgeries? Which First?

I was planning to have a major urogynecological surgery and a browlift and chin implant in the same month. If I can't, I will have to wait over a...

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Best Augmentation for Jawline Asymmetry?

I would like to correct some facial asymmetry in my jawline. On one side,the angle is fairly pronounced (more square), while on the other, it's...

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I Want A More Permanent Solution- Are Jaw Implants Right For Me? Or Is Radiesse Good? Will I Need Less Injections Over Time?

I've recently had Radiesse for my jaw area (for a square jaw look), and I love the results. But I was wondering if there's any truth to...

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