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While they can be used for chin augmentation, permanent fillers may have other undesireable effects. Namely they may not age appropriately with your face. An absorbable filler can be adjusted over time.
Spikeymikey,I would not recommend any permanent injectable filler into the chin, or anywhere in the face. Your face and skin continue to change over time, and permanent injectable fillers will become visible over time. These fillers cannot be removed.A better alternative for chin augmentation surgery is an implant, usually made of silicone. The cosmetic results may be permanent, but silicone implants may be removed or exchanged as needed.
Radiesse and hyalunic acids (such as juvederm and restylane) can be used soften the profile of the jawline and increase volume to provide a better proportioned jaw.
There are many problems that can come along with permanent facial fillers such as hard lumps, infections, and granulomas. These are hard to treat because the material is infiltrated throughout the tissues and is hard to remove. For a chin augmentation, a chin implant would work much better and is easily removed in it ever needs to be.
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...
Your deformity is so severe that it can be corrected only by means of bimaxillary surgery, advancement of both upper and lower jaws. A consultation with a maxillofacial or craniofacial surgeon is recommended. Good luck.
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