Which chin implant suits women?

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I have consulted 3 drs, first 2 recommended an extended chin implant because the button implant is unstable and would cause problems in the long term, assured me I would not look manly but more natural with it. The other recommended a button implant because the extended chin implant usually make women look boxier and more broad from the front. I'm Asian with petite features and I would like a slightly pointy chin to complement my oval shaped face.

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

Without an exam your question cannot be answered.  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
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William Portuese, MD · Answer

Chin implants are composed of solid silicone, and are manufactured in a large variety of both sizes and shapes which is best determined at the time of the examination and consultation. For over 25 years, we have used Implantech brand of chin implants with  an excellent success rate. Most women require a size small  Mittlleman pre-jowl implant with the extended wings which hold it in place. The old button style implant is antiquated and we have removed many of them in the past. For many examples of chin implants in women,  please see the  link and the video below

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

While there is no true 'female' chin implant, certain chin implants do better in some women than others. Knowing that you are Asian female, absolutely do not get an extended anatomic design. The wings will make your chin look more broad which is exactly what most Asian females do not want. A more central chin implant style is better but it needs to have a triangular shape to be fixed with miniature screws so it is secure. Your central chin implant design must be 'slightly pointy' in its shape to look so on the outside.

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

Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years.  In my experience and humble opinion, the EAC (extended anatomical silastic implant) offers far more of an aesthetic, natural and effective result than the other available shaped chin implants.  Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation but typically I find a size Small EAC the best for women, especially petite women.  The button style is a very old chin implant design and one of the first available.  Back in the 1980's we referred to the results of this implant as creating a "pharos chin" which did not appear natural or attractive, especially in women.  The anatomical and more so the extended anatomical creates as the name implies an anatomically correct projection to correct a "weak" chin. When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".  
 Proper placement of a silastic chin implant adds forward projection to the chin thereby creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  Using the same incision, liposuction can be performed to reduce the fat and further shape the neck.  Excess skin, from below the chin, can also be removed through the same incision.  
 I have found that placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick, highly effective and far less invasive than a sliding genioplasty (requires extensive tissue dissection, bone cuts and placement of metal screws and plates to secure the cut segments of bone).  I perform chin implant surgery in 30 minutes or less, often using a local anesthetic alone.  
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