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Chin reduction without jaw reshaping surgery?

Unsure268Dec 23, 2015
I like the shape of my jaw bone, it seems to make a subtle V-line, especially the more I lose weight. However, I feel I have excess soft tissue on the tip of the chin bone. So much so that I can literally grab the fat on the front of my chin with my fingers without feeling bone and it doesn't go away with weight loss. I also have a bit of a cleft chin which almost seems to be caused by the fatty chin pads. What can be done? I would like to avoid jaw surgery if possible.

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

Thank you for your pictures.  There are several ways to diminish the appearance of your chin.  Reducing the chin is one way.  A personal consultation would go a long way to getting the most appropriate treatment for you.

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

Thank you for you pictures.  Your facial profile looks good to me.  If you desire a smaller dimension to your chin then a reduction genioplasty may be appropriate but it depends on your exam and expectations.

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Zoran Potparic, MD

It is possible to create chin cleft or a dimple in some patients. You should be very conservative in your expectation, however. A  consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and clinical evaluation would help. Good luck.

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