Chin implant or jaw surgery? with lip incompetence (Photo)

December 2, 2024

I'm sure I have a recessed/weak chin and have always hated my side profile due to my chin blending into my neck. I also have lip incompetence. My mouth has never closed naturally, I have to force it and it makes the front of my chin look bumpy when I do. I did have braces and my teeth are straight however I still have a very slight overbite. Would an implant or jaw surgery be best? I'm worried that either would make the lip incompetence worse.

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