I've posted a few times, so forgive me if my face looks familiar, but I'm opting for chin augmentation later this month and really trying to decide whether a better aesthetic outcome would be achieved through the use of a chin implant or sliding genioplasty. Two surgeons have recommend a SG (both oral/max surgeons) for increased height and projection and two plastic surgeons have both recommend a large extended anatomical silicone implant alone. Could I get some feedback from doctors who do both?
December 3, 2015
Answer: Deciding between a sliding genioplasty or chin implant. Any suggestions? Hi, I have performed many chin augmentations over the past 30 years. From the photos, your chin is weak. A weak chin creates an imbalance making the nose look larger and the mid face appear top heavy. Chin augmentation, with a chin, implant will add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face. I have found chin implant surgery, through a small curved incision uner the chin, to be very safe, quick and highly effective. The surgery can be performed using a local anesthetic. In comparison a sliding genioplasty is far more invasive as it requires bone cuts, metal plates and or screws. Following the beauty principles outlined in my book on face and body beauty, men look ruggedly handsome with angularity in the cheeks, chin and mandibular angle. In addition to chin augmentation, augmenting the mandibular angle with a dermal filler (I prefer Restylane Lyft) will add volume, angularity and flare to the jaw line. Hope this helps.
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December 3, 2015
Answer: Deciding between a sliding genioplasty or chin implant. Any suggestions? Hi, I have performed many chin augmentations over the past 30 years. From the photos, your chin is weak. A weak chin creates an imbalance making the nose look larger and the mid face appear top heavy. Chin augmentation, with a chin, implant will add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face. I have found chin implant surgery, through a small curved incision uner the chin, to be very safe, quick and highly effective. The surgery can be performed using a local anesthetic. In comparison a sliding genioplasty is far more invasive as it requires bone cuts, metal plates and or screws. Following the beauty principles outlined in my book on face and body beauty, men look ruggedly handsome with angularity in the cheeks, chin and mandibular angle. In addition to chin augmentation, augmenting the mandibular angle with a dermal filler (I prefer Restylane Lyft) will add volume, angularity and flare to the jaw line. Hope this helps.
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December 3, 2015
Answer: Type of chin surgery You have a 'deepened' labiomental fold/under the lower lip; as well as 'tilted out'/proclined lower incisor teeth. A chin implant will accentuate negative features whereas, in your case, a sliding genioplasty done properly, has the potential to address all features 3D. Go with the OMS recommendations for sure
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December 3, 2015
Answer: Type of chin surgery You have a 'deepened' labiomental fold/under the lower lip; as well as 'tilted out'/proclined lower incisor teeth. A chin implant will accentuate negative features whereas, in your case, a sliding genioplasty done properly, has the potential to address all features 3D. Go with the OMS recommendations for sure
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