Chin Implant Vs Orthognathic Surgery for Receded Chin?

February 25, 2010
Asked By:ilovesaki in ny

I have noticed my chin is receded in pictures so I started looking into a slight chin implant. The more look into it, it has dawned on me that this could be a result of having TMJ and I may need corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery). My bite seems fine, however, if I slide my jaw forward, my profile looks so much better. If an implant was placed in my chin, a similar result would follow and it seems less complicated than jaw surgery. How will I know which is the best way to go?

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February 26, 2010

Answer: Silastic Chin Implants have a long history of reliability and safety.

February 26, 2010

Answer: Silastic Chin Implants have a long history of reliability and safety.

February 26, 2010

Answer: Chin augmentation or enlargement

February 26, 2010

Answer: Chin augmentation or enlargement

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