Which procedure would work best for my small, upturned chin? (Photo)

Dear rhea, thank you for your question.  It is very difficult to evaluate your full profile in your photo.  It appears that a chin implant or genioplasty would be helpful to create more facial harmony and symmetry. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss the full benefits of chin augmentation and how it complements both submental liposcution and also a rhinoplasty. best wishes.  

From the photos you provided, it is very difficult to evaluate your face and neck completely.  From what I can see of your chin, I would not recommend any procedure for that part of your face.  The projection of your chin seems fine and you may find that your chin appears a bit different after the liposuction you are going to have under your chin.  

A chin implant may be just waht you need for improved balance of the lower face.  This is very nice when done with neck/jawline liposuction.  

 A rhinoplasty, chin implant placement and liposuction of the neck can all be performed to together under one anesthetic with one recovery period. In our practice, we use  small Silastic chin implants to bring the chin forward for better facial balance and proportions. It is very rare for a chin implant to get dislodged, as long as it was placed in the right position underneath the periosteum of the mandible

Making a correct assessment is a complex process. From the very limited information and pictures you have shown, it appears that you have a slight imbalance between your maxilla and your mandible. Your chin projection is good in relation to your lower lip. This means that a genioplasty or a chin implant have the potential to give you a look called a witch's chin. The distance between the front of your maxilla and the front of your mandible is less than ideal. X-rays would be necessary to confirm this. Sometimes liposuction can give a nice modest improvement. Correcting facial skeletal imbalance is very involved and may not be appropriate. Many other variables need to be taken into consideration. These include skin, muscle and underlying fat layers. Your upper lip is also a little bit shorter than ideal. Do you show a lot of your upper teeth when you smile? I suggest finding an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to help you make a complete assessment so that you have a clear understanding of all the variables involved in giving you your individual look. Once you understand all of these, then an appropriate treatment plan can be made.Understand that the nose is greatly affected by the mandible. A small mandible will make the nose look much larger. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.