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Do I Need to Consider How my Chin Looks to Get the Best Results?

I want a rhinoplasty but from everything I've read it seems like I need to take the look of my chin into consideration instead of just the size of my schnoz and I don't really get why. How does my chin affect the way my nose looks?

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Sometimes a chin implant is a better solution than rhinoplasty

It is true that your nose and chin are intimately related to each other on your profile view. In general, a small or retrusive chin can exaggerate the appearance of a large nose and vice versa. The object of cosmetic plastic surgery is to bring all of these elements into balance so that no one feature is dominant. In augmentation rhinoplasty, if the nose is simply made ‘bigger’ all around, then your chin may appear smaller. On the other hand, if your nasal tip is given more... more

Jason Litner, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin augmentation can be the icing on the cake after rhinoplasty

Chin augmentation (genioplasty) can often produce a dramatic and gratifying outcome that can greatly enhance the results of rhinoplasty. The goal of the procedure is to balance the profile by enhancing a weak chin and improving overall facial harmony. A weak chin will often make the face appear 'bird-like' and pointy and may also make the neck appear too fat. A weak chin will also make the nose seem larger and more projecting. Chin augmentation is accomplished by placing a synthetic... more

Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin Implant Consideration When Doing Rhinoplasty

The size and shape of your chin can definitely influence the appearance of your nose and possible rhinoplasty changes. This usually has to do more with your oblique (45 degree angle) and lateral (side or profile) views. If you happen to have a chin that is small and is recessed, your nose will look relatively larger when seen from the side or at an angle. If you happen to have a somewhat larger nose than average, it will appear even bigger in the setting of a small chin. The... more

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John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Impact of the Chin on the appearance of the Face and the Nose

Most people refer to their body as being in proportion but few view their face as the most important and visible representation of proportion. To be totally fascinated, look up the concept of the Golden Ratio (Fibonacci) as THE most important determining factor why we view a face / nose as attractive or not (Please, follow the informative link below). A "weak" chin may misrepresent a nose as being too long when this is not the case. The reverse is true as well. When an experienced... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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Do You have to do your chin if your doing your nose?

When you have your nose operated, it is important to consider the size of your chin. I think that more surgeons do the chin prematurely that they need to . i believe that when the nose surgery is done the chin adjusts to a more pleasing level. So as a rule I look at the patients chin and if their is any doubt as to the need to do the chin I err on the side of not doing it. You can always go back and do more!! Good Luck

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Carlos Wolf, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

A small chin gives the optical illusion of a large nose

There is an important optical illusion that we have learned over the years of studying facial aesthetics. When the chin is small it makes the nose look larger and that is because from the profile your eye is drawn to the most projected part of the face. When the chin is appropriate for the face an onlookers eye will be drawn back and forth from the nose to the chin and therefore less attention will be paid to the nose. I hope this makes sense. Also remember that there are few procedures... more

Jason B. Diamond, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

Many times a large nose will make the chin appear weak. For most patients, reducing the size of the nose will bring the face into harmony. In severe cases, however, a chin implant will improve the overall surgical result.

Howard T. Bellin, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Chin implant can create an optical illusion that makes the nose appear shorter

The relationship between the chin and the nose comes into play when evaluating a patients appearance in profile. When studying a patients profile I visualize a line drawn vertically downward from the midpoint of the upper lip just beneath the nose to the level of the chin. Ideally the point of maximum chin projection should cross this line. The definition of a weak or recessed chin occurs when the chin projection fails to reach this line. An overly strong chin occurs when it extends... more

David A. Ross, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Chins and noses

The chin is relevant because it makes your facial profile so much stronger if you have a weak chin. If you are confused at how the chin could possibly be relevant then you probably have a good chin and don't have to worry about it. The strength of a rhinoplasty is that your facial views are so much better after the rhinoplasty so on ocassion that will include resizing the chin. Best Wishes, DoctorMeade

Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Nose Should be Proportional and in Balance with

The best rhinoplasty is one that produces a nose that is proportional and also in balance and harmony with the other facial features. This can involve addressing all areas of the nose including: the dorsum (bridge), the boney vault, the tip, and the alar (nostril) base. Not all rhinoplasty patient need to have adjustment to each and every part of the nose -- this is something that needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Sometimes, a weak or receeding chin can make the nose appear... more

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C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Your chin can affect the appearance of your nose

When your chin is smaller and more retruded, it makes your nose appear larger. A chin implant can push your chin forward so that your nose doesn't stick out as much. The way to determine how far your chin should be is to divide your nose from the side view. At the midpoint from the deepest portion of your nose between your eyes and the tip (or most projecting part of the tip), you should draw a line from this point through the anterior edge of your upper lip and the chin should be at... more

Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin and Nose require balance

Chin projection is very important to facial balance. Good rhinoplasty surgeons will at least discuss or even better show you a few "Morphed" views of your face with your chin augmented (if you have a small chin). A small chin can make a big nose look even bigger. In most cases, the chin augmentation is a straight forward procedure that takes about 30 minutes. A silicone rubber implant is selected and placed right up against the bone. The incision is about one inch long and... more

Daniel Reichner, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Rhinoplasty and a chin augmentation may be complementary

Rhinoplasty and a chin augmentation may be complementary. When evaluating a patient for rhinoplasty, it is important to evaluate the patient for having a recessed chin. Patients with a recessed chin can achieve a more balanced aesthetic result by placing a chin implant or moving the chin forward. This can be nicely shown using computer imaging.

Sanjay Grover MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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Absolutely

The goal of rhinoplasty is to make the face more attractive not just improve the shape of the nose. In some faces, a chin implant can help improve the balance between face and nose. A detailed oriented surgeon will have already taken note of this and mention it to you. Computer imaging can be helpful to see how both your profile and frontal view will appear with a chin implant and help determine the size, if any implant at all, which will work best for your face and nose. more

Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial Harmony determines the need for Chin Implantation and Rhinoplasty: Nose Surgery

Facial harmony is a science. It is acheived by specific facial proportions that determine the degree of protrusion of the nose and chin with respect to two anatomic points known as the 'sella' and 'nasion.' These determine the facial proportions and the need for chin augmentation at the time of nasal surgery. Discuss these critical points and proportions with your surgeon prior to scheduling surgery. Questions: spakare@yahoo.com Raffy Karamanoukian, MD www.karemd.com Kare Plastic Surgery... more

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Frequently, patients who have a projecting nose have a...

Frequently, patients who have a projecting nose have a receding chin. While rhinoplasty is done to reduce the size of the nose, a chin implant augments the chin area. The combination of both procedures improves facial harmony and facial dynamics. The chin implants are made of Silastic plastic and are inserted underneath the chin in the submental crease and are placed over the bone underneath the periosteum, which holds the chin implant in place. The idea is to project the chin and... more

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