Do I have chin ptosis? What's the ideal treatment? Does botox work in my case? (Photos)

Question

My chin protrudes when I smile and I've always thought I needed chin shaving but when I don't smile my chin looks fine.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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 reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

You seem to have a mild case of dynamic chin ptosis. That means that the chin ptosis is only present when to smile or animate. This best treated with Botox to the mentalis muscle.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with your chin when you smile. Not that your chin protrudes during the smiling process, but there is a retraction of the muscle groups and soft tissue above the chin that makes it look this way. This is the process that happens in every individual. You have a perfectly normal chin and I wish you good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery

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