Can Permanent Fillers Be Used for Chin Augmentation?

Dear Sarah252, Chin shaping cn be done many ways and any alteration of the tissues in this area can affect the mobility of your lip and tissues around your mouth. The risks of change in movement are small but should be discussed with your surgeon- as it is dependent on the procedure performed...

Chin implants simply never achieve the results of a genioplasty.   A well trained Plastic and reconstructive surgeon can achieve precisely planned lengthening in the vertical direction as well as advancement by deisgning the type of osteotomy.  Chin implants are easy and big money...

Both a chin implant and a sliding genioplasty can be very effective for augmentation. However, only a sliding genioplasty can recess a chin, lengthen the chin, as well as correct an assymetry.

There are several different aspects of the dimple that make it difficult to recommend a one-technique-fits-all solution. If it is associated with muscle contraction, then you must release the attachments. Secondarily you will have to fill the depression. The most readily available and longest...

Heterotrophic calcification is quite common in certain inflammatory conditions. In patients with acne and other inflammatory conditions of the skin, this condition can cause pain and symptoms associated with these deposits. Seek the advice of a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist...

You are a candidate for both surgeries, which are very different. Genioplasty alone is a cosmetic procedure that will solely improve facial appearance. The procedure is performed in the office and recovery is 3-5 days. Double jaw surgery is performed in the hospital and requires braces, may...