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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 jaw surgery but I am not because I don't want to do a really big surgery. He said that having a chin implant will alter my face and look like a bump on my chin. I am confused.
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sybraceface
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Chin Implant, Chin Augmentation, Chin Implant Removal, Radiesse, Artefil, Artecol
It most certainly is a very viable solution for a weak or receded chin. Chin Implants, IMO, should be anatomical in design so they augment not only the front but taper along the sides. The Chin Implants that are isolated to just the front, of the chin, make it look elongated and un-natural.
I have been using Chin Implants for Chin Augmentation for almost 25 years. I'm sure the costs vary depending on the experience and reputaion of the plastic and cosmetic...
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Chin implant is a solution for a receding chin
A chin implant is a solution for a receding chin and they come in multiple shapes, sizes and forms. The newer chin implants are a little longer and wrap around the entire front part of the chin. The old style chin implants were short, placed in the front of the chin and gave the chin a look of having a bump. It is probably best to have another consultation.
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Chin implants
When a plastic surgeon decides on recommending a chin implant. We have to take in consideration the facial proportions, the bite, the lower jaw, then decide if the chin implant will improve on the facial harmony. If you post pictures we may be able to give you a better advice.
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Chin implants can improve the projection and contour of your chin
Hi Sybraceface - Chin implants can improve the contour and projection of your chin, but only to a certain point. If your chin is significantly undersized, you may need jaw surgery in order to obtain your desired aesthetic results. However, if you do choose to get an implant you need to expect that the results may not be as good as jaw surgery. It's difficult to determine the best plan of action for you without a picture. Chin implants to come in various shapes and sizes, but again there...
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A Chin Implant works well to improve the appearance of a receding chin.
Silastic chin implants come in many sizes, and may be safely used to improve the appearance of your receding chin. I almost exclusively use: "Extended Anatomical Chin Implants" that wrap around your chin for a smooth contour.
If you email your front and profile photos, I'll be happy to share my thoughts with you.
I hope this is helpful for you.
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Large chin implants and dental or mandibular erosion
Chin implants can exert a push forward as well as a backward force. To clafrify, if you have a very small chin it may require a large implant to make a difference. Not only will this look like a bump but the stretching of the tight skin will also exert tremendous force pushing backards on the implant. Over time this can cause the underlying chin bone (mandible) to erode with possible dental injury.
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Candidates for Chin Implant
Front and side photographs are really important here as we can not guess at the extent of your chin.
Chin implants come in several sizes / styles and materials and have in common the need to be in good contact with the chin. If not enough chin surface is available to bolster / back up an implant the result could look artificial and I BELIEVE this is what your surgeon was referring to. In such cases it may be better to have a SLIDING GENIOPLASTY which can not only augment the forward...
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