What's wrong with my chin? (photos)

Hi,Theoretically you can change the implant now. However, a surgeon must examine you and determine why your lips are not closing. This rarely due to implant size and more commonly the result of swelling or neuropraxia.Best,Dr.S.

Thank you for your question and posting a photo to better help answer your question. In order to determine whether or not your chin position is complementary of your other features will require a simple facial analysis. During this I typically use a ruler to measure the mid face height, lower...

Hello, Thanks for your question.From your picture, it is evident that your chin is smaller than the surrounding structures.  This creates facial imbalance that bothers you.If your teeth are in good position and you just have small chin, a chin implant procedure can be performed to...

Thank you for your question.You appear to have a deep labio-mental fold. Having said that though, your nose-upper lip-chin line remains deficient at the chin level. You have not shown any pictures of your occlusion, so it is difficult to say whether the position of your jaw (mandible) is ideal....

You can correct the chin 'asymmetry' with a sliding genioplasty and contour the jawline with tapering strips of implants to enhance and define the jawline. The 'jowel' area appears at your age due primarily to a reduced bone support; so that the soft tissue 'overlaps' the jawline more readily....

 A custom carved chin implant may be able to help improve some of the asymmetry that is present. Chin implants are manufactured in a large variety of sizes and shapes and  since they are made of Silastic, they can be custom carved to fit the patient's unique anatomy. For more...