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Weak Jawline Solutions
Hello, my question regards to what I can do about a weak jawline. I am 22 years old and have been extremely self conscious about my profile for many years. I am so embarrassed when I see a photo of me taken of the side of my face... I always look awful. I am tired of feeling this way and want to know if there is anything I can do. Any research into this shows me solutions for more mature skin's sagging, which I am not sure is a suitable solution for me as my issue is not age related (or rather the skin losing elasticity over time), since I have never had a good jawline. I would like to try to avoid a chin implant if possible, as many that I have seen look very unnatural, but I would like to hear any and all options I have.
Is "pulling up" the skin between my jawbone and neck a solution/option? Also, I am not really looking for a subtle change, but I don't think an overly prominent chin is the answer either. I really want the sharp and elegant jawlines as seen on other women! Is there any way? Thank you so much for reading this, any and all help is greatly appreciated as I yearn for a solution that will bring me more confidence.
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A weak jawline can be treated with a chin implant or facial fillers
The strength or weakness of a jawline can define the attractiveness of a face. There are no leading men or women with weak jawlines. The great news is the chin is one of the most treatable parts of the face. It is a very straight-forward and minimally invasive procedure to place a chin implant. And with a very quick recovery, the proportions of your face can be greatly improved, and no more loose skin or embarrassing photos.
Another even less invasive option is to...
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Jaw line improvement - Chin implant or other method
I know you probably do not want to hear this, but a chin implant is the way to go! Injectables or skin lifts are not going to get you what you need. A chin implant is a simple procedure and works wonders. Please look into it first. It is the solution for what you need.
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Chin/Neck Options
From your profile, it appears that you would be an excellent candidate for a mentoplasty. A complete evaluation though would require looking at the front and side views as well. In your case, you may want to consider simple chin implantation or a more involved procedure of moving the bone of your lower jaw forward (particularly if you have a significant underbite). In either event, this would change your profile, alter your neck appearance, and change your front view as well.
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Beautiful jawline for a woman
There are a number of anatomic elements that create a beautiful jawline in a woman. A surgeon would palpate and study your lower jaw anatomy to determine the best surgical approach. This could be augmenting the weak bone with appropriate style and size chin implant, may be adding mandibular angle implant, possibly doing microliposuctioon around the lower jaw/neck, or even adding some structural fat grafting. Your best bet is to find 2-3 reputable surgeons that have lots...
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Placement of an implant is usually the preferred method to augment a weak chin
Hi Kitty15
I understand that you would prefer to avoid a chin implant, but as you describe your goals I believe it is still the best solution to your condition. “Pulling up” the skin from a facelift or neck lift will not provide the degree of change you desire. Although the chin can be augmented without an implant I would not recommend this procedure in your case. This type of surgery would require advancing a part of your jawbone to give it more projection. Placement of a chin...
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Chin implant for a weak jaw
Kitty, certainly a neck lift can help, but a chin implant or an extended chin implant can give fullness around the jaw for a softer look to the face with a nice line between the neck and chin. An extended chin implant goes along the jawline to create a more attractive jaw line. Some people need just a chin and others need better jaw definition. A chin implant, when inserted by a skilled and experienced facial plastic surgeon, would definitely help your profile. Without seeing...
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Chin Implant for a Weak Jawline
Hi Kitty,
Based on your photos, I believe that chin implant would be the best solution for your profile. I realize that others have suggested injectables, but that solution would be temporary and based on the photo, would require a significant amount of product. This would likely be a large, recurring expense.
Your concerns regarding chin implants looking "unnatural" is a common fear, but most of the modern implants blend very well due to "wings" that taper at the extreme right and...
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Often, chin implant is only PART of the answer.
No operation works IN CONCERT with other procedures than the chin implant. I just about never do a chin implant alone. For a more angular look, oft times I will also liposuction the neck or reduce the buccal fat pad. For profile make-overs, doing the nose and chin together is common. When face lifting, a chin implant often adds to the jawline overhaul. Your photos are not that informative, but I'd an open mind to combining chin and buccal fat for a more angular...
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Weak Jawline Solutions
I think the only answer for you that will make you permanently happy is an extended chin implant. This will give you a strong jawline as well as chin projection and will greatly enhance your profile and facial appearance. The procedure is outpatient and minimally invasive with little recovery time.
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Improving your jawline with Chin augmentation
Hello Kitty
strengthening the chin and defining the jawline is a great way to give your face balance in a more attractive look. There are two general ways to do this:
1. Noninvasive with fillers such as Radiesse. This will give you a nice subtle to significant result with the advantage of it not being permanent should you feel your face is not in proper balance. You also get to avoid the risks of lower lip numbness or infection.
2. Chin implant surgery. This is an excellent means...
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Chin Augmentation Options
While you could certainly get a surgical chin implant, at your age, why not try the non-surgical alternative? With Radiesse, you can have a chin that looks and feels like real bone, without the money, recovery, anesthesia, and time it takes to get a surgical implant. It only takes 15 minutes, and because you are awake you can guide the procedure to your liking.
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Weak Jawline Solutions
There are several ways to augment the chin area. First, a sliding genioplasty can be done in which the lower part of the chin bone is cut with a saw and moved forward then fixated with miniplates and screws; however, this may have some relapse later. Second, fillers such as Radiesse, Juvederm, and Restylane can be injected to augment the chin but these will not be permanent. Thirdly, a chin implant can be inserted either through the mouth or outer skin and this will be permanent...
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Jawline improvement
A wide variety of facial implants are currently available for the enhancement of the skeletal elements of facial aesthetics. The most commonly used facial implants are used to enhance the profile of the chin and the cheeks. Facial implants very widely not only in shape and style, but also in terms of the materials from which they are fabricated.
My preference is to use structural fat grafting, as much as possible, to enhance facial features. In many cases, the need for a solid implant...
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Good candidate for a chin implant
Hi there. First of all I want to let you know that you have a lovely nose. I think you would be very pleased with a small chin implant to further define your and compliment your profile. It looks like you would have a very soft, feminine "heart-shaped" facial outcome from a chin implant which is typically a desirable look. If you are not sure about having an implant, you can try certain injections or fillers that can help define the neck to see if you like the look. However, you...
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Solutions for my weak chin and jaw.
IMHO of performing chin and cheek implants for over 20 years is that you should have forward projection (fillers or chin implant as well as cheek augmentation again using eoither fillers or cheek implants. Cheek and chin implants when performed following the proper facial aesthetics look fantastic, natural and attractive. If not, they can look disfiguring. Radiesse and Perlane would be my fillers of choice.
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Good candidate for chin implant
Hi.
1) From your one picture, you look like a very good candidate for a properly done chin implant.
2) It's an easy 30 minute operation, and you are back at work in one week or less.
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Chin implant
You are a good candidate for a chin implant. This will improve your profile and give more harmony to the profile and chin-nose relationship. You do not need a neck lift of any skin removal/tightening surgery. The incision for a chin implant is under your chin, only a few centimeters in length,and heals quite well. There are very few complications with this procedure and it can have a powerful impact on your profile.
Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, who may be able to...
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A chin implant will provide a more elegant jawline and is minimally invasive.
The best solution for you is most likely a chin implant. It is a minimally invasive procedure, is subtle, and will provide you with a more defined and elegant neck and jawline. I don't think a necklift is the pathway to the end result you wish to acheive.
I would really caution you to take your time before rushing into any surgery and do plenty of research. The best thing for you to do is to have consultations with plastic surgeons that do photo imaging so that you can make sure that...
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