I had a medium silicone chin implant placed that did nothing for my frontal view & actually looks lopsided when I smile, I do have facial asymmetry & the implant gave me a bottom heavy (u shape) with no tapering/vertical definition. My profile looks better but the front does not & I have discomfort with it. I was told the only way to achieve the look is via sliding genio & chin t osteotomy? Do both need to be done or can it be 1 over the other? I don't have major overbite & have Invisalign now.
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Often these wrinkles form from an overactive muscle on the chin.It's worthwhile to consider botox in that area. Sometimes if there is a chin deficit (or a lack of chin tissue) we'd use a filler.
Your x-ray and photos are very helpful. You have a Class II dental bite. This means your lower jaw did not grow as much as it should have. The best option is to align the teeth again by orthodontics and bring the lower jaw forward. This would take about 16 months. Second...
Consider the entire facial look/balance when you make a decision. Aging accentuates the lower face and it appears 'heavier'. The facelift you have had, could have accentuated the cheekpad area more so that the 'weight' of the face is 'higher' and then the face appears more oval. You could alter...
