I'm a 19 year old male with weak chin. Will a filler such as Radiesse work on me? (photo)

"A formal evaluation would be needed to determine what's best. Many of my patients try to avoid surgery, so we perform a non-surgical chin augmentation treatment with injectable fillers. Fillers like Radiesse, Voluma, BellaFill as well as Sculptra are injected into the area, improving the overall appearance of the lower face and balancing the jaw and lip harmony. We use cannula injections to meticulously contour and project the chin, soften the chin along the jawline and improve the chin crease.

Implants are still a great option once you are 100% positive that you are ready for a permanent enhancement.​ I suggest getting a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert; our practice is located right here in Los Angeles. Best, Dr. Emer"

Fillers are a good option for chin augmentation. Not only Radiesse, but Voluma, Sculptra or Juvederm could be used. The fillers have the upside of not requiring surgery and you would have a immediate result. However, they eventually would go away and the chin projection would return to your baseline.In my opinion, a chin implant or a genioplasty would be better options. These techniques are safe and would provide you with a permanent natural result. In addition, it would also be more cost effective for you.Best of luck

Yes, either Radiesse of Voluma can be used for chin augmentation. However, the results will last somewhere around a year. This is a good option for people who want to try out the look without committing to surgery. However, after two treatments the cost of the filler route begins to exceed the permanent implant solution. In experienced hands, chin implant procedures are safe and create very pleasing, permanent results. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon