I’m 19 and have notable fat under my chin that I have experienced bullying over. I began dieting due to this problem and became anorexic. I’m now weight restored . Will I be denied surgery because of my issues in the past? This all stemmed from my fat neck and I am afraid nobody wlll ever help me because they will see me as a mental case when I could be helped so much. The eating disorder doctor would be against it bc they only support complete body acceptance. Am I in catch22?
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This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...
A chin reduction requires bone work. Perhaps more frequently done by oral surgeons than plastic surgeons though doctors from both specialties could potentially help you with this.
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Mats Hagstrom MD
Each persons facial appearance is primarily based on skeletal structure.
Soft tissues tend to be consistent and are not typically the primary cause for having an attractive or unattractive facial appearance when it comes to young people.
With age soft tissues begin to change creating an aged...