When I look at my side profile photos, I can’t help but feel as though my chin/jaw is blending into my neck. Initially I thought it was an issue mainly due to my weight and body fat percentage (currently 24% approx), but I have the feeling that even if I did lose more weight the look wouldn’t be too different. Do I have a weak chin? If so what’s the severity and what are the most effective treatments if needed. Thank you :)
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It takes computer imaging to demonstrate what type of change a patient is seeking. So whether the changes of 5.5mm and 3.5mms is enough or too little can not be known just by the numbers. But it is fair to say that more likely than not those numbers are modest and would likely not achieve your...
It appears that your chin is long and prominent and can be corrected with a reduction genioplasty. The surgery will reduce the height of your chin and make it less prominent. A slightly convex profile is considered feminine and attractive. The surgery takes about an hour and is performed with...
A sliding genioplasty is usually performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital with an overnight stay. It is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. Placement of a chin implant is done for purely cosmetic purposes and is performed under local...
