Hi! I am interested in getting a chin implant, and have been for awhile. One of the only things holding me off is my cleft chin. I love that feature and wish to keep it, but I want to fix my chin recession and maybe make my dimple appear more symmetrical. Would this be possible? Thanks!
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June 2, 2023
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Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
In general, when somebody is having issues like you had with a chin implant in place, once the implant is removed, things should go back to normal. Since this has not been the case, I would suggest getting a second opinion from another reputable specialist. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
When thinking about chin augmentation, a chin implant or sliding genioplasty are the two main options. It is also worthwhile to have the surgeon look at your teeth to see if additional jaw surgery may be beneficial. In profile view, there is great upper lip support. Both chin asymmetry and...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
