Can fixing an overbite help the appearance of a slightly weak chin or would surgery be required?

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I have overbite, and I feel like it's the reason why my chin looks slightly receeded. If I were to correct the overbite, would it help improve my weak chin, or would another procedure be needed?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear hannahr123,it is hard to tell without an examination. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Tim Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

"Weak" chins may be due to one or more common factors:1. Overbite (technically "overjet" in the medical lingo)2. Small chin prominence (microgenia)3. Retrusive lower jaw (retrognathia)4. Fat in the submental neck area with or without loose skinOnly exam in the office, including examining your teeth (dentition) can fully assess which of these factors contribute to your chin appearance. Some plastic surgeons and oral surgeons are more facile with reshaping the actual jaw (orthognathic surgery) if that is required. Straightforward chin implant placement, liposuction of the neck, and other more straightforward procedures are commonly done by most plastic surgeons.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of  facial photographs are required from the side profile to make a determination about being a candidate for a surgical chin implant. Orthodontic Treatment will only get the teeth straightened so they fit properly together. To increase the amount of projection of the bony mandible needs to be augmented with an implant. For many examples, please see the video and the link below

Majid Jamali, DMD · Answer

Most chin recessions are from small jaw and not chin. Jaw surgery would give a better volume to lower facial third.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

An in office examination would be necessary to determine the cause of the weak chin and then a surgical plan can be put into place. Whether this is orthodontics, chin augmentation, or genioplasty. See many examples of chin augmentations in the link below and video library as well. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Can fixing an overbite help the appearance of a slightly weak chin or would surgery be required?

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Can fixing an overbite help the appearance of a slightly weak chin or would surgery be required?

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Answer: Chin, jaw

Answer: Chin, jaw

Answer: Chin Augmentation or Overbite ?

Answer: Chin Augmentation or Overbite ?

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