Hello, I am 18 and am wondering why my side profile is really bad despite having less weight than average. It looks as if the double chin is still there. Does chin liposuction fix this? Or are there any other viable procedures. I am not sure as my neck may just be genetically weak or the glands are big, as my doctor once said I have big glands but brushed it aside. What is it? Fat, weak muscles, loose skin, or large glands? Any procedure available?
August 23, 2023
Answer: Understanding facial aesthetics The main determinant of what it gives each person their individual look or character is bone structure. In your case, is slightly low and vertical height in the body of your mandible it’s slightly lacking in forward, projection, while at the same time, the mentalis or your chin restaurant projection. It’s most likely gives you a significant overbite dental occlusion. This is simply the way your face is, and it’s based on your genetic make up, which is a combination of genes you inherited from both your parents. The problem is, if you wanna call it that is based on bone structure and is not straightforward or easy to fix. Your mandible is lacking in size and projection in one area while it is slightly overly projecting in another. In some ways, this balances out, but it causes the soft tissues to drape in the way that they do. Based on your pictures and what you describe, I think your job line is excellent and you do not have a double chin of any significance. While it may be wrong to say this to a young woman, I suggest spending a little less time looking in the mirror. Attempts at improving your profile with surgical intervention can potentially cause undesirable outcomes, especially procedures, like unwarranted, liposuction or fat removal. You should not remove your submandibular salivary glands. They are not at fault, and they are needed to create appropriate amount of saliva in your mouth. I think what you need is reassurance. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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August 23, 2023
Answer: Understanding facial aesthetics The main determinant of what it gives each person their individual look or character is bone structure. In your case, is slightly low and vertical height in the body of your mandible it’s slightly lacking in forward, projection, while at the same time, the mentalis or your chin restaurant projection. It’s most likely gives you a significant overbite dental occlusion. This is simply the way your face is, and it’s based on your genetic make up, which is a combination of genes you inherited from both your parents. The problem is, if you wanna call it that is based on bone structure and is not straightforward or easy to fix. Your mandible is lacking in size and projection in one area while it is slightly overly projecting in another. In some ways, this balances out, but it causes the soft tissues to drape in the way that they do. Based on your pictures and what you describe, I think your job line is excellent and you do not have a double chin of any significance. While it may be wrong to say this to a young woman, I suggest spending a little less time looking in the mirror. Attempts at improving your profile with surgical intervention can potentially cause undesirable outcomes, especially procedures, like unwarranted, liposuction or fat removal. You should not remove your submandibular salivary glands. They are not at fault, and they are needed to create appropriate amount of saliva in your mouth. I think what you need is reassurance. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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