My chin implant makes me look older - why is this happening? Should I have it removed? (Photos)

I place chin implants both ways, but more frequently through an extraoral incision. For patients who don't want an extraoral incision, I use an intraoral incision. There is not much of a difference in terms of risks and recovery. I don't see any difference in infection rates. More importantly, I...

Based on your singular photo, there appears to be significant asymmetry of the lower 1/3 of your face, however, it is not clear if this is from your chin implant. Two of the most notable asymmetries are that your left nasolabial fold as deeper than your right, and your left lower lip appears...

I agree that you might benefit from perhaps 5 mm of chin projection on profile, however, I don't believe that you're chin projection is problematic. You appear to have a feminine chin, and it is nice and narrow on front view. You may have a bit of excessive subcutaneous neck fat that may be...

Yes, you can avoid the need for continuous fillers by getting a chin implant or having a sliding genioplasty. Both procedures would give you a permanent solution. The procedures are performed in our office with sedation anesthesia and do not affect the teeth or bite.

Based on your photos, you appear to have adequate projection of your chin, so in that regard, I do not feel that it appears to be too small. If you have exercise resistant fatty tissue in your neck, depending on your concerns and examination, neck liposuction may be considered for a more defined...

Yes, you have a recessed chin and would benefit from a chin implant. This is done through an intra-oral approach with no external scar. You would need a large or extra large chin implant. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.