Best Chin Implant for Weak Chin, Pronounced Cheek Bones? Size? Material? Model?

Hi, I am living in an area where plastic surgery is not popular. I am looking to go custom if needed. I am thinking of a getting an analysis for a CUSTOM implant and comparing to an 'off the shelf' implant to determine any significant differences. I have noticed that a slightly square shaped implant results in a round shape due to the natural chin fat over the implant, so it makes sense to get the strong square shaped implant medium and b/c I have pronounced cheekbones. Am I right?

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Best chin implant for with prominent cheek bones

The best chin implant material for both chin and cheek implants is silastic plastic. We prefer the Implantech brand. They come in multiple different sizes and shapes. The implants can be custom carved when needed in rare instances. The chin implant is placed through a submental incision and placed directly over the bone to augment a weak chin profile. There are some implants that come preformed that are already more squared off in appearance and these can be used if the patient... more

Dermafillers are excellent for cheek augmentation while implant are better for chin.

These are great questions – I have found that the augmentation of the cheek bones and chin can improve the appearance of most faces. Regarding the cheek area, it is very difficult to have a custom implant that can be placed to address the many different anatomical variables of the individual. I found that the dermafillers to be a better treatment for cheek augmentation for the following reasons:  They may be placed during a10 minute visit without the trauma involved in a... more

Best Chin Implant

Dr Placik has outlined the differing implants. I'm recommending ONLY in person evaluations NOT over the internet. Even with the posted photographic view you have so kindly provided, there are SOOOO many measurements and discussions take should be done before the "exact" implant can be chosen. Take the time to do this. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski

Chin implants: a variety of choices.

Implants come in many sizes and shapes. When you meet with a plastic surgeon, you may be able to review sample sizers available in the office. Silicone remains the most popular and is soft and supple and contours to the underlying bone. Other materials such as porous poyethylene are rigid and have a better abilltiy to achieve a desired shape but do NOT contour to the underlying bone. Other surgeons, custom carve implants out of various materials while others stack soft cloth like materials.... more