Hi! So i consulted with a maxillo surgeon and did a full 3D scan of my skull / jaw because i thought that my asymmetry was due to to skeletal issues. Turns out my jaw is perfectly symmetrical and this is a soft tissue issue. I tried to google this type of problem and found nothing. The maxillo surgeon offered to do filler to balance out the chin but i like the shorter side better. What could cause this and how to address this problem?
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It can take up to a year for swelling to completely resolve after and osseous genioplasty. It should not change your lip volume or make your lips smaller.
It is hard to give you a better answer without any photos to go on. It depends how recessed and short your chin is. Many surgeons these days are able to simulate outcomes for you using computer programs, and they go based on what looks the best, not necessarily focusing on the numbers. If your...
Jaw surgery is a major procedure and is mostly done to fix mechanical issues. I believe you can achieve the results you are looking for with a genioplasty. By brining your chin forward and down, it would add length and definition to your jawline, while brining balance to your profile. For added...