Very Weak Chin & Thick Lower Lip?

My normal relaxed face is pretty horrible but If I bite/pull on my lower lip, it brings my lower jaw forward and makes my lower lip look quite a bit thinner and very drastically changes my appearance for the better. My guess is that I need a chin augmentation along with lip reduction. Do you think that's correct or is there something else going on?

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Options for weak chin and thick lower lip

Photos would really be necessary to provide you with the best advice. In general, a chin implant is simple procedure that can yield fantastic improvements for a weak chin. However, if there is an issue with your jaw, that would need to be addressed separately by a board certified maxillofacial surgeon. From here, I would recommend a consult with an experienced facial plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to assess your needs, and may use computer imaging software to give you an idea of how... more

Good Candidate Criteria for Chin Implant

Without an exam or even photos your question cannot be answered. However, Here is some helpful information to see if you are a good candidate for a chin implant augmentation procedure: Candidates for Chin Augmentation - Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If you... more

Chin implant?

If you like the look you get when you protrude your jaw, it is certainly possible that a chin implant might help. An in-person exam or photos would be helpful to take the decision-making process to the next step. See your friendly neighborhood PS for more information.

Weak Chin and Thick Lower Lip

It is important to carefully analyze all of the structures of the lower face to decide on the best procedure or combination of procedures. Specifically, the dental occlusion should be evaluated, and the chin should be analyzed in all spatial planes, horizontal and vertical. Chin augmentation with an implant is a wonderful procedure to correct horizontal chin deficiency with normal dental occlusion. Whether or not correction of lower lip excess is necessary is also dependent on... more

Weak chin, protruding lower lip

It sounds like a chin implant will make a nice improvement for you. You might not need anything direct the lip. You need to be evaluated in person.

Weak Chin and Thick Lower Lip

Based on your description a chin implant and reduction of the lower lip would probably improve proportions in the lower 1/3rdf your face. However, I need to see pictures before giving you a specific answer.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Possible Chin Augmentation

Photographs would be needed to give you an expert opinion (profile and front view). With the facial movements you discuss above and those expressions making the desired alterations then it sounds like a chin augmentation is probably needed. Again photographs would be necessary. If you would like to send photographs to me personally at the address listed below I would be happy to evaluate them and give my expert opinion. During the consultation process in my office I always use a... more

Michael Elam, MD

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Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Chin and lip

It's impossible to give you advice on the issue with your chin and lip without seeing at least some pictures of you. Pictures taken from the front and sides would be very helpful.