Will a chin implant make my face more oval? (Photos)

Chin implants are frequently performed with rhinoplasty to ensure an aesthetically-pleasing proportion between the two features. In your case, it does appear your chin is somewhat recessed and a chin implant could bring the facial profile into balance. However, the size of the implant would be a critical determinant on whether you could improve your profile without detracting from your current facial shape. I recommend talking to your doctor in detail about your concerns and goals for your facial contour to ensure that if an implant is used, the size and shape are carefully chosen to ensure a subtle result that will meet your expectations. 

It does appear from the limited photographs that you submitted that you do have a slightly weak chin based upon the profile and frontal photographs. That being said there are different types of chin implants that are both anatomic and extended and can make the lower face more oval or lengthen the profile. It can also fix any depressions in the chin as well depending upon the type of implant and where on the chin it is actually placed.

Based on these photos you seem to be good candidate for rhinoplasty and chin augmentation. That will balance you profile without making chin too prominent. 3D simulation, we use Crisalix in our office, may help you to understand and envision your transformation. Good luck.

The relationship of the nose and chin / jawline is very important for facial balance and proportions. Your nose is slightly over projected while your chin is slightly under projected. In addition you have a significant prejowl notching. Therefore, you would benefit from a anterior mandibular augmentation (chin prejowl) to create smoother jawline. Please consult with an experienced facial plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and options.

You do have some legitimate concerns about the effects of a chin implant in your face. You need to look at some computer imaging of what it can do and determine whether it can achieve what you want as well as avoid what your concerns are. Chin augmentation changes more than just the projection of the chin but also its shape...which appears to be where your major concerns with the procedure are.

 The side profile photograph demonstrate an overly projecting nose and an under projecting chin. A closed rhinoplasty approach can accomplish decreasing the projection of the nose, shaving down the dorsal hump, and refining the nasal tip. All the incisions are placed on the inside of the nose. No external incisions are required. The recessive chin profile can be augmented with a chin implant which will help with facial balance and portions of the side profile, especially with respect to the overly projecting nose. Chin augmentation occurs in all three dimensions which include mostly  forward projection, some lateral width, and a small amount of vertical height. Digital computer imaging of your nose and chin would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with one or both procedures upon your facial features

Good question. A chin implant is often performed with rhinoplasty. The chin and the nose are the two points that project off the face the most, and putting them in balance puts the whole face in harmony.  A strong chin makes the nose look smaller and more proportional.  There are dozens of different shapes of chin implants.  There are ones that make the chin look more square and ones that make the chin appear more round.  Looking at your photos, a rounded chin implant will give you more projection horizontally and a slight bit of vertical height.  This will help your face look more oval/round. Best of luckDr Rodman

Based on your profile photograph above you would benefit nicely from a chin augmentation in combination with rhinoplasty surgery. If your surgeon utilizes digital imaging have him/her show you the proposed results these combined procedures would provide so you can make an informed decision. In a large majority of my rhinoplasty patients I perform this combined procedure to provide the patient with a nicely balanced profile and overall facial aesthetic. For further information see the link and video attached. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.