My face is generally pretty round. I have somewhat of a "pouch" under my chin (I'm thin however) and want to improve my jawline. I also feel that I want my lower face to look a little smaller, I'd like an angled face, not so much round. What procedures can I potentially do to achieve these goals?
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Shaping the jaw
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
The adequacy of chin projection should take into account several variables including sex, the effect of occlusion on lower lip position, the thickness of the chin pad, and the depth of the labiomental fold. When these variables are not considered, implant augmentation may result in a chin that...
Thank you for your pictures.It appears that your chin is prominent. In my opinion, you would be best served by a sliding genioplasty to set your chin back
At one week you should be able to begin moderate workouts. The genioplasty is secured with a plate and screws and cannot move. I would avoid contact sports for 2 months to prevent any significant trauma to your face during this healing period. An elbow to the face playing basketball could...