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Using No Implant for Chin Augmentation
asked 11 months ago by Vicky in Alabama
Latest answer by Vincent D. Lepore, MD
Question viewed 55 times
Tags: alternative, options
My doctor suggested cutting a bit of my receding chin and "pulling" it into a better chin position. I have searched this but haven't seen anything about it. Would recovery take more time and is this better than a silicone implant?
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Chin Augmentation options
There are a number of different options for improving a small or receding chin. Depending on ones particular anatomy they can include one or more of the following:
1) Cutting the lower portion of the mandible and sliding it forward and/or downward
2) Placing a silicone chin implant via an incision in the mouth or under the chin
3) Neck liposuction
4) Neck lift via incisions behind the ears or under the chin
5) Placing injectable fillers...
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