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Facial Surgery - Would I Benefit From Rhinoplasty? Chin / Cheek Implant?

asked 1 year ago by jevelynb
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: female, options

In general, I am quite satisfied with the way I look, but I do feel that my appearance wouldn't suffer from some fine tuning. I am decided upon undergoing a rhinoplasty (overall my nose fits my face, but it is a little wide on top and bulbous on the tip) but, I was wondering, from a professional viewpoint, if I could benefit from any other procedures. My face is very long and thin and very flat. I would really like a little more contour. Cheek implants/fillers? Chin implant?

12 answers to Facial Surgery - Would I Benefit From Rhinoplasty? Chin / Cheek Implant?

Your Nose Looks Good, Chin Implant May Balance Profile

Your nose looks good and if you do anything and that's a big if...you would only thin the supratip to frame the tip. Your chin is a bit weak and a chin implant would balance the profile. The most important area aesthetically, of your face, the cheeks are a little flat anteriorly making the face appear elongated. Cheek Implants that are full and round anteriorly (in the front) would change this to a more soft, heart-shaped face.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Non surgical rhinoplasty and fillers to your cheeks and chin would be nice!

You have a very nice face and in fact a very nice nose. You would be an excellent candidate for some fillers to the cheek and to the nose for a non-surgical rhinoplasty. The one surgical procedure that might be nice would be chin augmentation, but I would also consider fillers to this area first to see how you liked it. There are options for both temporary and permanent fillers, so it would be a nice idea to try the fillers out, especially since with your already very attractive face,... more

David Mabrie, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

yourfaceinourhands.com

Facial implants and rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is used to refine the nasal features such as narrowing the bridge or removing a small hump. A chin implant is performed to bring the chin forward which gives more facial balance to the chin area and reduces the overall elusion of the projection of the nose. The incisions for the nose are all placed internally for a closed rhinoplasty and the chin implant incision is underneath the chin area. Chin implants come in multiple different sizes, including small, medium... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Facial implants depend on the proportions of the various cosmetic areas of the face

Facial implants depend on the proportions of the various cosmetic areas of the face. For someone with poorly projected cheek bones improving the projection of the cheeks is preferable to altering a nose.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

Cheek & Chin Implants with Rhinoplasty

Cheek and chin implants can improve facial contours, but you will have to determine if you would like the changes. Talk to your rhinoplasty surgeon because it would be best to do all procedures during the same opeation.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

" Less is More"

Hello, Jevelyn. Suggest consider fillers to plump the cheekbone area. Get that great " apple" look. Fillers are wise because injections can be done gradually so you decide at what point you are happy. Start with the ones which dissapear within four to six months, so if for whatever reason(s) you are not happy, you are not stuck with that look. My opinion is that based on these photos, I would not operate on your nose. Looks good to me. Chin augmentation, however,... more

Robert Kotler, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial Surgery

I certainly agree with other Surgeons in stating that you already have a beautiful face. Therefore, in considering what, if anything to do, you should see a very experienced, well qualified Surgeon. For starters, I would specifically recommend against cheek implants which age poorly over time. I would also like to know what your motivations for and expectations are from Rhinoplasty, because you have a very nice nose to start with. If anything a finesse tip Rhinoplasty... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Take it slow...

I agree with most of the other surgeons that you have a pretty face and doing too much can hurt you in the long run. A chin implant and possibly, fillers as mentioned before would be straightforward procedures with little downside. Good luck.

Bala S. Chandrasekhar, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty? Chin implants? Cheek implants? Be Careful!

Of all the options you ask about, an extended anatomic chin implant (conservative small size) would make the most sense. Just because you can (do the other things) doesn't mean you should! Your nose has a lovely profile, and the width is subjective, but really not so wide that a huge difference is desirable. Regardless of the skill of the rhinoplasty surgeon, you could end up with irregularities or distortion that ruin your pretty looks. I'm not saying you shouldn't undergo... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Use Computer Imaging To Determine The Best Procedures For Achieving Facial Balance

While I think you are correct that the combination of a rhinoplasty with cheek and chin implants would give your face a more balanced look, you should go through some computer imaging to see for sure. This is one time with those procedures that you can really get a good idea beforehand as computer imaging works well for those three structural changes of the face. Have them done in various combinations with the rhinoplasty and see what you think. While one can discuss theory all day, a... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Facial balance procedures.

You are correct. A rhinoplasty combined with cheek and chin implants will give your face a more balanced and harmonious look. See an experienced surgeon and especially look at the noses since you don't want to end up with a shorter nose!

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial Surgery - Would I benefit

Hi Jevelyn, From the pictures you sent, I can't see how surgery would enhance your features at this time. Its ok to think about improving yourself, but you might want to give it a little time and give it some good thought. Many surgical changes are permanent and you dont want to make permanent changes if you have any doubts. I certainly have doubts that facial surgery could enhance any of your good looks. Best, Dr.S.