Do I have a weak chin? (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"

If you are not sure if you have a weak chin, then you might not be a good candidate for surgery. Keep in mind that no one needs plastic surgery! It is for one person: you and you alone. So surgery should only be undertaken if YOU want a stronger chin and jawline. If you find yourself unhappy when you look in the mirror and you think about wanting a chin augmentation daily, then you would be a good candidate for surgery. But if others are telling you that you have a weak chin and you are happy with how you look, please don’t have any operation. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I can make recommendations about what could be done to improve the aesthetics of your face, but it doesn’t mean you should have any procedures if your facial aesthetics do not bother you.

The perception of the chin is influenced by its own size, as well as the contours of the neck and mid-face. In your case there seems to be a combination of slight underdevelopment of the chin and slide volume excess under the chin. The latter can also be due to the fact that the mandible is somewhat narrow. It can be addressed together with or separately from an intervention on the chin.The best way to evaluate your preferred proportions is using 3D computer imaging and simulation software, that allows you to change both the chin and the neck contours. This will help you to decide whether adjustments in shape look better or whether you feel your original shape is preferable.