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Would It Be in my Best Interest to Have Chin Implants Before I Have Rhinoplasty?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
Question viewed 232 times
Tags: face, correlation, plan, preparation, recommendation, surgery

How might procedures for my chin and nose impact each other?

17 answers to Would It Be in my Best Interest to Have Chin Implants Before I Have Rhinoplasty?

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Would It Be in my Best Interest to Have Chin Implants Before I Have Rhinoplasty?

Typically the Chin Implant is performed at the same time as the Rhinoplasty in patients who would benefit from a more balanced profile. Be sure that your plastic and cosmetic surgeon and Rhinoplasty Surgeon understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial (and nasal) beauty for the creation of a naturally, more attractive nose and face.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

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Chin Augmentation is commonly done With a Nose Surgery

There is no reason to do a chin implant apart from a nose operation. Both operations are commonly done together and can restore balance to the face.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Chin implant before rhinoplasty?

The chin implant and a rhinoplasty can be done at the same time under the same anesthetic, and the patient will have one recuperative time period after surgery. They can be done separately, but the patient will have separate recovery times. The two surgeries, although they change different parts of the face, they do affect each other. A retrusive chin will make a nose look larger and a large nose will make a chin appear more retrusive. When a large nose and retrusive... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Chin Implant and Rhinoplasty: Facial balance restored with one operation

Chin implant and rhinoplasty are two procedures which are commonly performed at the same operation in order to restore facial balance. The profile of the nose and chin are altered with these procedures and it has been shown that if one is left undone the perceived result of the operation is compromised. I would always discuss this with my rhinoplasty patients after the review of their photos. A chin implant is usually a silicone and I usually place this through a small incision under the... more
Andrew P. Trussler, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

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Chin implant and rhinoplasty

When a chin implant is considered along with rhinoplasty we often refer to this as "profile-plasty". The reason being that a certain balance is sought on the profile view between the chin and nose. In that, doing both at the same time will usually result in better harmony, as well as, convenience.
Andrew Pichler, MD

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chin implant and rhinoplasty

The decision of chin implant and rhinplasty is highly dependant on both your nasal and chin anatomy. Whether or not a chin implant, a rhinoplasty, or both would give the best cosmetic result can best be determined in consultation with your plastic surgeon while viewing and discussing your images. If you are unsure, I would recommend consultation with several physicians.
Scott K. Thompson, MD

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chin implant and rhinoplasty

Quite commonly a chin implant can be placed at the same time as performing a rhinoplasty. It is probably best to do it at the same time.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Chin implant and rhinoplasty

Chin augmentation and rhinoplasty are often performed together. The best way to decide if you need one or the other, or both, is with the aid of video imaging. Your physician can show you on the computer what you will look like in each case scenario. If it looks like you would benefit from both, then I would have them done at the same time.
Robert M. Jensen, MD

Medford Plastic Surgeon
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Choose the correct chin surgery along with rhinoplasty

There is no question that the chin and the nose are interrelated and are best addresses together. Performing the chin operation separately or ahead of time, does not provide you any specific advantage, other than cost savings. When balancing the nose and chin, you must decide, along with your surgeon, what might be the right chin operation for you; a chin implant, a sliding genioplasty, or a chin reduction. There are advantages to an implant (easier recovery and sometimes less costly) and... more
Ramin Behmand, MD

Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon
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Chin implant before rhinoplasty?

Thank you for your question. I am delighted to see that you are aware of your chin problem. Most rhinoplasty patients are not aware of the fact that these two areas are very much inter-related. If your chin is small it will make your nose look larger. We therefore, commonly suggest chin augmentation to rhinoplasty patients since it will help to balance the face and will certainly make the nose look smaller. In answer to your question.... more
Donald M. Brown, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Chin Implant and Rhinoplasty

It is great that you are recognizing the importance of the chin in aligning the profile and harmonizing facial proportions. Frequently, the two procedures are done concurrently, but they don't have to. This is ideal as it would require only one procedure with one recovery period, etc.. In general, I like to perform a thorough examination and facial analysis and determine whether a chin implant, in conjunction with the rhinoplasty would provide a significant improvement. If so, I... more
Mark Samaha, MD

Montreal Facial Plastic Surgeon
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The strength of your chin greatly affects the appearance of your nose

This is a very interesting question! Most facial plastic surgeons love when patients are aware of the importance of the chin. Because chin implant surgery is easier and has a rapid recovery, if you are not certain about the rhinoplasty, having the chin implant first is a great idea. Having a stronger chin may de-emphasize a slightly large nose and improve your profile. You may find that with a stronger chin you no longer want a rhinoplasty. If you are certain... more
David Mabrie, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

yourfaceinourhands.com

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Rhinoplasty and chin implant are usually done together.

Rhinoplasty and chin implant are usually done together. I begin with the chin first and then so the nose,
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chin implant and rhinoplasty

It is possible to perform a chin implant at time of a rhinoplasty. Technically the two procedures are independent. From a facial aesthetic perspective in appropriate individuals a chin implant improves facial proportions and harmony
Jay M. Pensler, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Chin augmenation & Rhinoplasty

Chin augmentation and a concurrent rhinoplasty can be a nice way to achieve facial harmony, assuming there are the procedurs that you would need. I suggest finding a surgeon who can explain the benefits of performing these procedures together and how they work to affect the proportions of your face. Seeing examples of cases that were done by the surgeon is always a great way to start. Many surgeons, including myself, use computer imaging software to demonstrate these... more
Jason D. Bloom, MD

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chin Augment and Rhinoplasty

It is quite common to combine a chin augmentation procedure with a rhinoplasty as the two often compliment each other. There is no reason for doing them at separate times from a medical or results standpoint.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Impact of chin implant on rhinoplasty

Chin augmentation can help to balance out the facial proportions and in patients considering rhinoplasty can allow your surgeon to be more conservative with creating a smaller nose. If you're interested in both chin implantation and rhinoplasty you could certainly have them done concurrently. I find that preoperative computer morphin can help immensely with this decision process as it allows you to see how changes in both areas inter-relate. You can read my link below that walks... more
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drlamperti.com

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