Can Chin Surgery Change Smile?

Chin implants simply never achieve the results of a genioplasty.   A well trained Plastic and reconstructive surgeon can achieve precisely planned lengthening in the vertical direction as well as advancement by deisgning the type of osteotomy.  Chin implants are easy and big money...

As a craniofacial surgeon (one who is board certified in plastic surgery and fellowship-trained in craniofacial surgery), I have performed numerous sliding genioplasties as well as implant procedures to strengthen the chin. Both procedures are very straight forward, take about the same amount of...

The chin has a strong (and surprising) influence on overall facial aesthetics.  Dimpling exists on a spectrum, and in the right context is even desirable (think Superman).  When patients are bothered by it, correction is possible and involves two steps.  The first is to release...

What you are experiencing is a very rare complication of acne. The bone can be removed through microincisions in an outpatient setting with great results!

To improve facial harmony, I would recommend chin advancement (genioplasty) to bring the chin forward and enhance lower-face projection. In some cases, this can be combined with lateral mandibular border (side-jaw) contouring to refine the overall width and shape of the jawline.

CT shows bone well but not soft tissue balance, lighting or camera effects. A chin that looks unusual with a normal CT often reflects:• Soft tissue factors such as a deep labiomental crease, a bulky or ptotic chin pad, or mentalis overactivity• Submental fullness that blunts the neck angle eve...