Would the front of my face look really different after a silicone chin implant?

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I'm worried about a few things, but my main concern, is that my frontal appearance might change drastically. I have been wanting to do this for years, and I finally am able to fix this problem, but I'm just worried that my face will change too much. (I only want to fix how my over bite look, I just don't want my face to change how it looks too much.) On average, could I get a percentage on how much it might change? Or no. Would I look more my age (in my 20s) rather than 14-16?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

No plastic surgery, if it is well performed, will change your look drastically or make you unrecognizable. A chin implant is such a subtle improvement that most people won't even think you had “work” done; they'll just notice that you look better, somehow. The implant will most significantly change your profile by lending it strength and balance. Your front view shouldn't change much. As for the percentage of change, that depends on what you need and what you want. It's also impossible to say, without an in-person consultation, if an implant would make you look more mature. Start consulting facial plastic surgeons who specialize in chin implants to learn more about the changes you can expect with this procedure. I hope this helps.

John Bitner, MD · Answer

In general, a chin implant is intended to change your chin in the following manner:1) Anterior/Posterior Projection (maximally- this is where you will see the biggest change and it is best appreciated on side profile photos2) Width (minimally- there is generally just a slight widening on straight on view, main intended to prevent your chin from looking too pointy)3) Height (not at all- there should be no appreciable change in the height of the chin and any change is a result of misplacement)

Anna I. Wooten, MD, FACS · Answer

A chin implant is not very noticeable from the frontal facial view.  It helps more with your profile.  If one has  a weak chin, the face is not balanced.  The nose may appear larger and the mid face has more of a presence.  When the chin implant is placed, the face is more symmetrically balanced and eye appealing.  It can also sometimes help with lessening the look of the marionette lines as it makes the area wider.  Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon.  I hope this has helped you.  Good luck on your search.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

No,  the frontal view only changes a little bit depending upon which size of implant is placed. Chin implants augment the chin in all three dimensions which include mostly forward projection, some lateral with, and small amount of vertical height. In our practice, we have been using Silicone chin implants manufactured by Implantech for over 25 years. For more information and many examples about how the frontal view has changed with placement of chin implants, please see our before-and-after photo gallery below

David S. Motoki, MD · Answer

The answers to your questions require an examination and possibly some x-rays to evaluate the bone structure of your chin. Chin implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes and the consultation is necessary to select the best implant to achieve your goals and to look natural.

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