My chin gets dimples when I smile! How can it be treated? (Photo)

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My chin gets all dimply when I smile and it's not something I love. I don't mind it that much and if I can't change it, that's not a big deal but if possible I'd love to be able to! What can be done with a dimpled chin and how is it treated?

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

A simple solution is to try Botox to minimize the movement when you smile. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and realistically discussing your options.

P. Craig Hobar, MD(retired) · Answer

Thank you for posting your question and photo here. This is more common than you might think and there is a term to describe the "chin dimpling" you are referring to. In some patients, under projecting chins can result in a “mentalis strain” – i.e. dimpling of the chin and difficulty closing the lips, similar to what you described. If there is inadequate bony support for the mentalis muscle, it has to work overtime with mouth movements and can cause the dimpling you see. During my consultations I perform a simple facial analysis to determine if you have a projection deficiency. Typically your chin should be about 2mm behind your lip from the profile view. In my opinion you would benefit greatly from the results of a genioplasty to address the dimpling with a subtle but significant change.

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