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I Want to Get a Nose Job but Do I Also Need a Chin Implant?

asked 1 year ago by Alann in Miami
Latest answer by Robert Kotler, MD
Question viewed 1,163 times
Tags: age 17 or under, chin, nose, male, combination

I'm 17 I'm turning 18 on February 8th and I want to get a rhinoplasty because my profile is really not harmanious and I've been investigating that some patients have to get chin implants, should I get too? because my chin is really flat and I really dislike my ears, can I get a otoplasty to reduce their size and the ear lobe? is there a limit of age? I added a picture so you can tell me, I definitely would like a doctor to do a "after" picture of me so I could see the results. Really thanks ! :)

19 answers to I Want to Get a Nose Job but Do I Also Need a Chin Implant?

Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant

You do not "need" a chin implant with your rhinoplasty, but it would improve facial proportions and appearance. It is difficult to see what should be done with your ears but it would be appropriate to have an otoplasty during the same operation. You are old enough to have this surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Benefit of chin implant with rhinplasty

Great idea! Interestingly enough, very few patients come to the office asking for a chin implant. But, the chin position makes a huge difference in the appearance of the nose. A balanced profile with good chin position draws less attention to the nose making it appear smaller. Every patient seeking rhinoplasty should be evaluated for chin position to give the best possible results. It is also possible to reduce ear lobe size for patients who have those concerns.

Michael Horn, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The chin and the nose compliment each others beauty

Great job on picking up on your chin! I agree with a chin augmentation as it makes your profile much more balanced after a rhinoplasty. Both procedures can be done together. Your facial skeleton is mature enough to have all the procedures performed, including your ears. However, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommend keeping anesthesia time for elective surgery under 6 hours. I rather you break-up the surgeries into two, rather than having... more

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

A chin augmentation for a receding chin enhances a rhinoplasty result

Based on your photograph, you are definitely a good candidate for a chin augmentation (implant), which would give you a more balanced profile and enhance the rhinoplasty result. You asked if you HAD to have a chin implant, and the answer is a definite no, but a chin implant in your case would certainly complement the rhinoplasty result. For males, after the age of 16, nasal surgery can safely be performed. Unfortunately, your photograph doesn't show the ears well... more

Roger J. Oldham, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and chin implants often go together to help achieve balance in the face

Based on your pictures you could benefit from both rhinoplasty and Chin implant procedures. If you draw a line from a point that divides your nose in half from the side view (half the distance from the point where your nose starts between the eyes and the nasal tip). This line should touch the upper lip and lower lip, but your chin should be 2-4 mm behind this line. It could be at this line if you are a male but not for females. You can learn more about this rule on my blog. Based on... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes but...

Hi, Whether you should get a certain cosmetic surgery depends on you and your parents. This is elective and a luxury. Not many people NEED cosmetic surgery but many people would benefit from cosmetic surgery. Good cosmetic surgery can enhance your looks and your confidence and your life. Bad cosmetic surgery can make you feel much worse than when you started off. I think a good rhinoplasty and a good chin implant would look nice on you. You can do... more

Shervin Naderi, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty with spine removal, yes. Chin implant, yes. Nostril reduction, not sure.

Dear Alann A Based on the ratio of your nose that protrudes from your face to that which is attached to the mid-face, rhinoplasty with removal of the nasal spine is wise. The nasal spine often participates in over projecting the nose forward. In 1978, we studied this subject and over the years have confirmed the importance of that maneuver as an important part in some rhinoplasties. I cannot tell whether or not your nostrils need “reduction” because I am... more

Robert Kotler, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin Implant and Nose Job

From the one profile photo that you posted it appears that a chin implant would help balance your face after rhinoplasty. Doing an otoplasty (ear pinning) at the same time would also be possible. The best way to tell for sure is to visit several Plastic Surgeons and get their opinions. They will be able to evaluate your overall facial proportions and evaluate the position of your jaw. You may even benefit from some orthognathic (jaw) surgery rather than a chin implant.... more

Suresh Koneru, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant with rhinoplasty

Based on this one photo, it appears that you would benefit from a chin implant. In your case, this would help provide a nice balance for your profile. Regarding the otoplasty, this can certainly be done at the same time as the rhinoplasty as well. From this view, it is difficult to tell exactly what you would need, but it appears that you may be a good candidate for an otoplasty. Obviously, a face-to-face consultation would be necessary for a thorough evaluation.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD
Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant

Hello Alann. Yes, a chin implant would certainly improve your facial proportions and help to make your nose appear smaller. These two procedures go well together in cases like yours, and I strongly recommend both for you based on the photograph you submitted. Good luck!

Carey Nease, MD
Chattanooga Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant

To know for sure, you would need to be evaluated in person. However, from the picture that you have posted, it appears that you would benefit from both a rhinioplasty and a chin implant. Good luck with your surgery.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty, Chin Impant, and Otoplasty in Teen

Hi Alann, Yes, a chin implant along with rhinoplasty would be just what the rhinoplasty doctor ordered. Otoplasty can be performed at the same time. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and chin implant combination surgery

It is not uncommon for a patient with a large nose to require a simultaneous chin implant. Often this can be seen on the profile view. Your pictures that you provided would suggest that you would benefit from both a reduction rhinoplasty and chin implant in order to bring your facial structures in balance. You are the appropriate age for the procedure and you can also have an otoplasty at the same time if you desire to pin your ears back. I hope this information helps.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

You appear to be a good candidate for Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant Surgery.

I reviewed your profile photo, and you appear to have a bit of a retrusive chin. This has the effect of making your nose look larger than it is. It seems that reduction rhinoplasty along with chin implant surgery would lead to the most harmonious result. Otoplasty surgery is effective for ears that stick out too far; it does not make your ears smaller, and your ear lobes may not be affected. A Frontal photo would be helpful. Consult 2 or 3 board-certified facial plastic surgeons to... more

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Chin and nose

A chin implant may help balance your face, but it is certainly not necessary for you to have improvement in your nose.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant will help balance your profile

You are correct, a chin implant will help balance your profile. I often explain to patients that making their chin larger automatically makes the nose look smaller. Your chin should meet a line drawn straight down from your lower lip. Your photo shows that you have an "underprojected" chin. Surgery could be done at the same time--a rhinoplasty and chin implant, which would make your profile more "harmonious" and give you the result you want. Most cosmetic surgeons... more

Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

facialplasticsurgerymd.com

Rhinoplasty, Chin Implant and Otoplasty

Chin implants are done with rhinoplasties to help balance the nose and chin. From your picture, this would probably be a very good addition to the rhinoplasty. Although it is hard to tell much about your ears from the picture, they do look large. If this is so, balancing them with the rest of your face could also give you more harmony. Pick a Plastic Surgeon with significant experience in both and you and your parents discuss these procedures at length to assure you understand the... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant

Based on your picture, I agree that a chin implant would help enhance your Rhinoplasty result. Otoplasty will decrease the angle between your head and your ears, but it will not decrease the vertical dimension of your ears. A frontal photograph with the hair pulled back helps make this determination. In my opinion, a Rhinoplasty, a chin implant, and an Otoplasty in the same sitting is potentially too much surgery from a physical and an emotional perspective for an 18 year... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

I Want to Get a Nose Job but Do I Also Need a Chin Implant

Thanks for the question and the side view photo. Yes I feel a small anatomic chin implant with a rhinoplasty is a great choice for you. Seek 3 opinions in MIAMI. Regards Dr. B in MIAMI