Hello! I have a distaste for how my jaw and chin forms imbalance in my facial profile.I will eventually pursue surgery yet find it difficult in deciding whether or not to request my surgery overseas.I like a more defined jaw which I tend to associate with an American ideal of beauty.I also like Korean beauty(tends to have an overall softer jawline and v shaped chin+outstanding reputation in facial contouring).Which country is a better choice for me? What surgery procedure(s) would be best?
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December 13, 2016
Answer: Best to have aesthetic surgery locally if possible.
This is best answered by your surgeon, as they know exactly what procedure was performed. In general after 6 weeks, it should be OK to wear your helmet.
Without the benefit of a complete exam, have a friend take a profile picture of you in a relaxed position, then move your jaw forward and ask them to take another or several photos. This should give you an idea of what your profile would look like with a genioplasty of chin implant. Good luck!
Jawline implants are made of various materials - the three most common are Silastic, Goretex-like, and Acrylic/'Porex'. All of them have been used for many years and are especially 'safe' in the jawline. The chin can show some bone 'resorption' with the Silastic implants due to the overlying...
