Chin Implant or Genioplasty Suitable for Me? (photo)

I work in the fashion industry. I've been planning on strenghten my jaw a bit to get a more masculine appearance. I feel my face shape isn't chiseled enough so I thought I should improve my chin. I had a rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago so you can still see the swelling (I'm happy with the result as nobody would realise I had a nose job). And in July this year, I'm having a bichectomy to make my cheekbones more prominent. Regarding my chin, which is more suitable for me? Chin implant or Genioplasty?

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Chin implant versus genioplasty

A chin implant is a simple procedure done under local anesthesia whereby a small Silastic implant is inserted through a sub-mental approach directly over the bone. The implant can be removed later on if the patient so desires. A genioplasty will require an overnight stay in the hospital and involves breaking the mandible and setting it forward with metal screws and plates. This is much more invasive.

Genioplasty vs. Chin Implant to Increase Jaw Definition

Chin augmentation should improve the chin at rest and during smile. Therefore, the chin should be evaluated in person and in photographs at rest and during smile. In many people the chin profile will look much stronger during smile than at rest. So, if the chin is augmented to look its best at rest, it may look too big during smile. You do not need much, if any, advancement. You may want to have a more square chin, or a wider chin, both of which can be accomplished more simply with implants.... more

Chin Augmentation options

A chin implant is a much easier procedure to undergo as it involves placing a semi-solid silicone implant over the bony surface of the chin through either an incision under the shadow of the chin or inside sulcus of the lip. It can be shaved and modified to precisely fit the individual patient. It also can be readily removed should the patient not like the result. All this can be done under local anesthesia with or without light sedation. On the other... more