Is a chin implant natural?

Question

I would like to get a chin implant for the side profile of my face, i hear chin implants are relatively quick and safe so it doesn't look fake, is this true? I'd also like to get a dimpleplasty maybe, I really don't want to over do it with cosmetic surgery, is a chin implant and dimpleplasty relatively safe and not fake looking?

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

Most chin implants when place properly by a well trained surgeon should look and feel natural both to the patient and to others.#chinimplant#naturalchinimplant

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

Being an option, chin implants have serious disadvantages, specially in
the mid and long term, patients are rarely happy with them after 5-6
years, all are out by then or later.Consider the chin advancement by means of sliding genioplasty, the advantages are:-lifetime procedure, no more revision or renewal procedures-more natural than implants-no visibility of implant edges during gestures-improves
the double chin effect at the sub-mental muscles (floor of mouth)
hammock caused by lack of tension there; also improves the shape and
tension of perioral muscles; implants do no offer this feature-horse-shoe enhancement, covering the chin and also the jaw sides of it-no future displacements or neuritis of mental nerves-practically zero infections and 100% healing of bones-no
need for complex plates and screws that may need future removal; just
steel wires synthesis may suffice, they stay buried into bone callusThe cons are:-expensive, but cheap if you consider the lifetime pros-technically
demanding, few surgeons are experienced or comfortable (though I
personally perform 100% of the chin augmentations by this osseous
method, always after offering the patients both options)-scary for the patient (though not so much if you explain well the stuff around it)You'll
 find in this website dozens of negative experiences with chin implants 
in the short and mid term, do read my profile's Q&A and you'll find 
them too. I am doing sliding genioplaties for 15 years with the highest 
success and no one patient regreted, totall the opposite, I did many 
chin implant removals and one staged sliding genioplasties to replace 
them.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

I think chin implants can look very natural if not excessively big (like breast implants).I would not say the same about dimples.

Catherine Winslow, MD · Answer

Hello! Yes, chin implants look very natural, changing the appearance much  more from the side view than from the front. I prefer and extended implant as it looks more natural than a "button" type implant that just goes over the mentum, or front of the chin. Implants come in various sizes and there are several options for materials- silicone (silastic), e PTFE (Gore-tex) or porous polyethylene (Med Por). Some surgeons still use Merseline mesh. There are pluses and minuses to each type of implant- it is best to consult with a surgeon who has experience with different types to guide your selection. Good luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Chin implants are composed of Silastic, and are manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes which is best determined at the time of the consultation and examination, since the implants and the chin are both three-dimensional structures. Proper selection of the correct implant is very important to get a natural result. Chin implants can be placed  through a submental approach under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure which takes approximately 30 minutes.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Most chin implants are natural looking, meaning that it is not usually obvious that an implant is in place. Whether you may be able to feel the edges of the implant can occur in some patients. The creation of a dimple at the same time as a chin implant can be done and they rarely look fake because they are very hard to make too deep or unnatural.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Chin implants can and do look very natural. Technique and proper implant selection are critical to a natural and attractive result. Seek out a consultation with an experienced facial plastic surgeon that can show you many before and after photos of chin implant patients with great results. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, I have performed many chin augmentations using a chin implant over the past 30 years.  In experienced hands, placing a silastic chin implant through a small curved incision under the chin is safe, quick and highly effective in correcting a weak chin.  The chin implant adds projection, to the chin, creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  Whether the results look natural, or not will depend on the ability of the surgeon to understand and follow the proper aesthetics of facial beauty as outlined in my published book on the subject.  IMHO, creating dimples in the chin is a sure way for things "not" to look natural as the surgical creation of the dimple isn't the same as one that naturally occurs.  It creates an inward pull and scarring of the outside skin which looks fake.  Hope this helps.

Is a chin implant natural?

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