Under 18 and I really want my cleft chin removed. Will anyone do it?

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Hi, I'm under 18 and I have a cleft chin and I hate it so much. I have cried many hours over it. I rarely leave home due to be hating it. I am so depressed about it and I want it gone. Will there be anyone who would do a cleft chin surgery or something on me? I just want it permanently gone and have a smooth chin no matter what. Also my parents. How do I speak to them about this. I just am so depressed all I do is cry and lay in bed all day now.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, there are options. In my experience fillers are the best option as the issue is typically a soft tissue dimple. A chin implant rarely improves a soft tissue cleft. Most importantly, it sounds like this is causing you a huge amount of distress. You should discuss this first with your parents and then potentially a counselor. This will be very important before considering any sort of treatment. I wish you the best. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Elizabeth Whitaker, MD, FACS · Answer

Samantha,There may be something that can be done to soften the cleft in your chin, so take heart.  However, I am more concerned that how you feel about your chin is impacting you this way.  You need to talk to your parents right now about how depressed you are feeling.  Please do this right away."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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