Chin Implant VS. Jaw surgery? (Photo)

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I have a very weak profile and am not sure if a chin implant or custom chin and jaw angle implant would do the trick i feel i need more vertical projection too,any advice?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Without an exam your question cannot be answered. However, your photos are helpful and you are probably a good candidate for a Chin Augmentation. You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is some information to help you make this decision:Candidates for Chin Augmentation -Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If you are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin augmentation.

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

Thank you for the pictures! To be quite honest with you, you are not a great candidate for chin implantation based on your pictures. My concern is your occlusion and whether or not there is a true overbite.  An orthodontist and an oral surgeon would be able to evaluate your overall jaw position, dental occlusion, as well as functional bite.  A chin implant or sliding genioplasty alone, no matter how customized you make it, will not address these other concerns which may improve your overall profile in a more cohesive way.  I strongly recommend you discuss all these other options during any consultation you go to.  Best of luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A chin implant is performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient surgical procedure and offers a purely cosmetic advancement of the chin, in addition to adding width and vertical height. A sliding genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon in the hospital setting under general anesthesia with an overnight hospital stay, and is much more invasive. For more information and many examples of chin implants, please see the link and the video below

Sean Freeman, MD · Answer

hunter16, Should your bite require
improvement due to orthognathic issues then you may want to consider
orthognathic surgery. Should this not be an issue I much prefer a silastic chin
implant to a sliding genioplasty. Less risk, better aesthetics (in my
opinion) and excellent long term results. Make sure you find a surgeon who
routinely performs this procedure and specializes in "only faces"; see lots of photos and hopefully get more
than one opinion. Good luck!

Louis W. Apostolakis, MD · Answer

Hello,Based on your photos, you would not be a very good candidate for a chin implant.  You already have a sub-labial sulcus (the depression between your lip and chin) which would become very deep with a chin implant.  You should visit with an orthodontist and oral surgeon to evaluate your overall jaw position and occlusion (how your teeth fit together).  The purpose would be to consider orthognathic surgery where the entire lower, upper, or both upper and lower jaw is moved.  Determining if you are a good candidate for that procedure is far too complex for this forum, but a consultation would be worth your time.Best Regards,Dr. A

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