Will chin implant improve facial symmetry?

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A: Chin implants for facial symmetry

By Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Chin implants are great for improving the projection of your chin as well as correcting any asymmetries. For you, I would most likely use a Medpor implant as it can be carved out during the operation to provide you the symmetry that you're looking for. It's an outpatient procedure and very well... more

A: Facial asymmetries can be addressed with implants

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial chin asymmetry can be addressed through a chin implant. The implants that are commonly used are Silastic chin implants that can be custom carved down for the appropriate asymmetry. They are slipped in through a half-inch incision on the underneath portion of the chin. These implants work exceedingly... more

A: Facial Implants for Asymmetry

By Richard W. Westreich, MD - Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is possible to customize and implant to compensate for facial asymmetry. It is easier to place a mandibular angle implant on one side than it is to correct an asymmetrical chin. However, both are possible. Facial asymmetry is a natural thing that can, in many cases, add interest to the face that equates to... more

A: Chin implant may have no effect on asymmetry

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

While a chin implant can make a chin project more in an anterior projection, it usally achieves this wth a symmetric implant. Placement of a symmetric implant over an asymmetric surface as your describe may do little to correct the problem. In fact it could make it more noticeable. As stated elsewhere... more

A: Off balance chin

By Nirav Savalia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hi, It is very likely that it is not just just your chin that is smaller on one side, but that entire half of your face. Everyone's face has natural asymmetry such as this, and this is what gives the face a natural beauty. I would suggest you first visit a plastic surgeon who can using imaging software to... more

A: Yes

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

A chin implant can improve symmetry as well as restore balance to the face, especially if the lower 1/3 is verticall short, or the chin is pointy, or if the chin is weak (short from back to front). Another option is advancement and movement of the chin bone. It is important to remember that no human has... more

A: Filler may be a good option

By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

You may want to try filler to see how the result will be and then go for chin implant surgery. You also may want to try computer imaging to see the effect on the asymmetry before actual surgery.

A: Facial symmetry and Chin Implant.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin Implant surgery is typically recommended to project your chin. Chin Implants can balance a nose that appears too large, and they can improve your jaw-line and neck skin. I haven't used a Chin Implant for an asymmetrical or off-centered chin. If you'd like to email / post photos, I'll be happy to... more

A: Chinb asymmetry

By Theodore Katz, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

It is possible that a customized chin implant may help with your asymmetry, but first you should have a thorough exam to include occlusion (bite of the teeth), as well as bony and soft tissue structures of the jaw. There may be other alternatives.