Would I benefit from a chin implant? Unhappy with length (photos)

Hi @vicki_200. Thank you for sharing your photos. A chin implant is not the right option for you since a chin implant would add more length and width. You would be a great candidate for a genioplasty. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Thank you for your question and sharing photos.

Profile review of your chin when the facial muscles are relaxed would also be helpful.

The muscles of the chin change shape when smiling and this sometimes create the impression that the chin is moving up, pointing forward or pointing down.

In many instances, if the chin muscles are creating an aesthetic problem when smiling, botulinum toxin represents a good solution. By reducing the activity of the chin muscles, the shape of the chin remains relatively similar when smiling to what it is when the face is relaxed.

Because the chin appears to have good prominence, a chin implant is not likely to be of help. If the chin appears slightly over-projected when the face is relaxed, a small chin reduction can be favourable. This is best evaluated in computer simulation based on 3D photos. A cone beam CT scan can also identify whether there is a genuine over-projection of the chin.

A chin implant would add more length and width. I don't think that is the right option for you. However, with a genioplasty, we can essentially move your chin into any desired position. We can reduce the length to better balance out your profile. We can make is a little wider or smaller. One of the benefits of a genioplasty is that it lasts forever, and the whole procedure is done through the mouth, which means no external scarring. I would say a genioplasty would be the best option for you to achieve your aesthetic goal. Our office provides morph photo simulations of your expected outcome, so you have a better idea of what the result would look like. We would be happy to schedule a consultation to discuss your options further!