I have a long and narrow face and would like to add width to the lower third of my face. I am trying to decide between jaw implants and jaw fillers. I understand that you have to replace filler every few years. What I have had trouble find though, is can you get the same definition and added volume? Thanks!
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Recommend Consulting with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon trained in Custom Facial Implant Procedures
Thank you for your picture. Yes the physician a real live does change a bit. You must decide which is more important your smile or your facial profile. Unfortunately with the surgeries there are trade-offs.
If you don't want a genioplasy you are better off with a glove implant. You can see results on my site lovethatfaceJoe Niamtu, III DMDCosmetic Facial SurgeryRichmond, Virginia
Hi, photos non-smiling of the chin from the front and side would help with the evaluation. As outlined in my published book on face and body beauty, the anterior (front) projection of the chin in men should meet an imaginary vertical line drawn down from the lower lip. The...