I would like to improve my jaw. My concerns are: edge of chin not aligned with bottom lip, skin underneath chin is not "tight/smooth," jawline to ear looks "soft" not "defined," overall weak appearance. But, I like the definition of my cheekbones from the front & do not want to lose that appearance. Currently finishing ortho treatment for an overbite/overjet. I would like a rhinoplasty eventually, but the chin comes first. Am I a candidate for this surgery? What is the cost estimate? Thank you!
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My recommendation for you is a personal consultation with a certified plastic surgeon to be able to make a complete evaluation and suggest the procedures that can fulfill your expectations and provide you with the best ...
You have a large soft chin pad which becomes protrusive when you smile. That can be improved by a submental resection of some of the chin pad and redrawing over the bone.
The chance of an asymmetry following genioplasty is minimal. Most surgeons use a method to mark the midline of the chin and use this measurement to keep the jaw aligned. The pre-stepped plates used today also help maintain the chin segment centered. Lastly, the soft tissue or skin and muscle ...
