Well, first off no pics yet. I got surgery several days ago, and the tape hasn't been removed yet. When the tape was slowing coming off I caught a glimpse of my new chin, and I have to say I'm extremely disappointed. This was an XL 9mm chin implant, and yet I still look bad?! The plastic surgeon gave me what I wanted...an XL chin implant with wings to extend past my jowls. Well right now I still have no jawline, and still look bad. Will this change when the tape is removed next week (Thursday)?
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Hi iwotm8, From your 3 options, the least invasive method will be the use of chin implant (using the largest implant size appropriate) provided that your occlusion is normal. Sliding geniopplasty alone may not give a satisfactory result. If you have malocclusion, however, you will need...
To make that cervicomental angle change in a young person with little subcutaneous neck fat, you need a submentoplasty procedure. This is where any subplatysmal fat is removed and the neck muscle are tightened at the cervicomental transition.
Hi, based upon the attached photo your chin is quite weak. Chin augmentation, with a chin implant, can add volume to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face. I have performed many chin implant surgeries over the past 30 years and these are safe, quick and highly...
