Will a chin implant give me a more V line effect? (photo)

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Hi Doctors, I’ve had rhinoplasty 3 months ago and my nose is now longer in appearance, making my Chin look even shorter. I am considering getting a chin implant to give some definition from the side profile, as well as elongate my face (shape looks round) and create a V line shaped chin. Is this possible with just a chin implant?

Raymond Goh, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Hi. Thank you for posting your questions on chin enhancement, especially in relation to the nose.
In general, a chin implant will only provide enhancement in terms of projection. This will provide a better balance from the profile view. An implant in my view will give little increase to the vertical height of the lower face - this is best achieved through a genioplasty, which allows customization of projection as well as vertical and lateral movement of the chin.
Speak to a specialist plastic surgeon experienced in chin surgery to find out what's best for you.
All the very best.
Dr Ray Goh

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

There are only two ways to achieve a V-shaoed chin augmentation effect. Either a sliding geniplasty with a central wedge narrowing or a custom designed chin implant. Such a change is not possible with any standard chin implant.

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