25 y/o, I hate my side profile and I think I have a weak chin. Should I get surgery? (Photo)

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I hate my side profile because I think I have a weak chin. At first I thought that my nose was the problem, but the fact that I have no defined jawline makes me really insecure. I try to avoid pictures from the side but it's difficult. Also I have I think a slight overbite, I'm not sure but maybe it explains the lack of chin. Should I get a chin implant? And if so, what size? Also should I get surgery to my nose to improve it? Thank you for the answers!

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Without an exam your question cannot be answered.  You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is some information to help you make this decision: 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 are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin augmentation
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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Your chin is weak primarily in the vertical dimension, only slightly in the horizontal direction. You have a near zero mandibular plane angle which means your jaw angle and chin are on the same level. Your chin needs to be vertically lengthened which is best done by an opening wedge intraoral bony genioplasty

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures using dermal fillers, silastic facial implants (cheek, chin), liposuction and/or facelifts for over 30 years.  Following my beauty principles, men look chiseled and handsome with angularity in the cheeks, chin and mandibular angles.  From the photos, your cheeks are flat in the front, the chin is weak as are the mandibular angles.  The following procedures would create a more ruggedly handsome face.
Cheek augmentation with cheek implants to add angularity to the cheeks and mid face.  This would be combined with liposuction to reduce the excess facial fat to further define the cheek shape.  Liposuction can be combined to reduce any excess fat to further shape the cheeks and face.
Chin augmentation, using a chin implant, to add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years.  When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".  Proper placement of a silastic chin implant adds forward projection to the chin thereby creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  Using the same incision, liposuction can be performed to reduce the fat and further shape the neck.  Excess skin, from below the chin, can also be removed through the same incision.  I have found that placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick, highly effective and far less invasive than a sliding genioplasty (requires extensive tissue dissection, bone cuts and placement of metal screws and plates to secure the cut bone segments).  I perform chin implant surgery in 30 minutes or less, often using a local anesthetic alone.  In my opinion, you are a good candidate for chin implant surgery.  
Augmentation of the mandibular angles using a dermal filler (jaw implants have too many unwanted side effects IMHO) to add volume, angularity and flare to the jaw line.
Hope this help.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Odin123, You would be a candidate for a chin augmentation as well as sub-mental cervical  liposuction and possible buccal fat pad removal to provide a more balanced and defined jawline. From the profile view I do not see anything wrong with your nose however a frontal photograph may show different. Seek consultation with some experts and have imaging performed to show you these proposed changes. See examples of before and after chin augmentations in the link below and combination procedure of liposuction, rhinoplasty, chin and buccal fat removal in the video above. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Val Lambros, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

that term is not a description it is  value judgment. There is no emergency. A medium chin implant would help .resolve the issue. I like your nose

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