I once had a decent chin and jaw line, but after I turned 19-20 my chin started to receede, whether through the removal of baby fat, my chin not growing in accordance to my face, or bite misalignment is unknown. However it has gotten to a point where it makes my face looks very feminine and if I am not jutting out my lower jaw, it appears as if I don't have a chin. I know some weight loss will make my cheeks look gaunt and my jaw line more pronounced, but it doesn't help my weak chin.
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March 11, 2014
Answer: Chin implantation will help appearance, not dental occlusion
Chin implants are typically performed under general anesthesia, and the patient will not feel anything during surgery. Pain following surgery is minimal, and pain medication will be prescribed for any discomfort the patient experiences. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
Basically, I don;t see any problem having both done together of if one or the other goes first. It may actually be best if you do both at the same time if your center or hospital is offering both procedures. This will minimize your time for recovery and one will not affect the other anyway.
You are not a candidate for a chin implant, you have a deficient lower facial 1/3 and this is one of the reasons your face does not look long enough. You appear that you would benefit from a sliding genioplasty to advance your chin but also to elongate it and the later will give you better...
