Rhinoplasty Plus Chin Augmentation (photo)

asked 1 year ago by lovinglife92 in NY
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, comparison, implant, recommendation, weak chin

I'm considering a rhinoplasty to decrease the size of my nose along with chin augmentation to compensate for my weak chin. I have an overbite, but I cannot have jaw surgery. I was leaning towards a sliding genioplasty to increase my vertical facial height and bring my chin into the proper position. Would you recommend an implant or a genioplasty? would you recommend any other procedures? I'm 17 years old. I will turn 18 next week.

10 answers to Rhinoplasty Plus Chin Augmentation (photo)

Rhinoplasty with or without chin implant vs. sliding genioplasty.

Your nose will look better with a reduction, but absolutely with a radix graft for the upper third of your nose. This will bring your nose into balance. You may not look good with either chin procedures because of you jaw. This will make the groove in your chin deeper and it already looks deep enough. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty with chin augmentation

At age 18 it is certainly acceptable to undergo a chin implant. With a chin implant a majority of the implant has anterior projection but there is also a small amount of vertical height that is gained from the implant itself. This can certainly be performed at the same time as a rhinoplasty to reduce the size of your nose. The sliding genioplasty is usually done as an inpatient procedure, where as the chin implant and rhinoplasty is performed as an outpatient procedure. Look for a... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation

A reduction rhinoplasty with augmentation of the radix (upper bridge) would improve your appearance. However, I cannot recommend a chin implant or genioplasty on the basis of the picture submitted. An examination of your overbite and a proper profile view would be necessary to determine if either of these procedures would be beneficial.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

You appear to be a good candidate for Rhinoplasty Surgery, but I don't think you need a Chin Implant.

I reviewed your photo and your concerns. I think well performed Rhinoplasty Surgery could address your profile hump, and result in a smaller, more feminine nasal appearance. Your profile photo does not indicate a "weak chin", and I'm not sure you would be happy with a Chin Implant. I hope you find this helpful.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Chin and nose surgery

It is difficult to say what you need without examining you. One photo and a not true lateral is difficult to comment on.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Chin and Nose

Performing both a rhinoplasty and chin augmentation has sometimes been referred to as a profiloplasty;. I would agree with the others and feel a chin augmentation is unnecessary.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Too much internet

I think you've been doing too much internet research. Also, the photo you posted is not a true profile view making it difficult to assess your true needs. From what I can see, your chin does NOT need augmentation. It is already strong enough. It does appear however, that your lower facial height is short, which is what you alluded to with the genioplasty and would respond to that procedure. Your nose can be refined and the root of your nose needs... more

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Either genioplasty or chin implant will create a masculine look.

Hi. 1) You are absolutely right that both the nose and the chin have to be evaluated together. But based on the one photograph, your chin is quite attractive by several standards and should be left alone. 2) Your nose can certainly be refined. see video

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and chin

Looking at your profile photograph, not sure if you need chin augmentation, although I can't comment on the overbite problem. Dr T.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

You need to be seen and evaluated

It is impossible to give you an answer without seeing and evaluating you in person. This is why many plastic surgeons offer complimentary consultations so we can let you know what you really need.