Hi! I'm considering doing a genioplasty but thought to do chin filler before as a sort of look into the future before major surgery. I know I can advance forward, but with chin filler can I aesthetically advance vertically as well? I have a deep labial fold so I believe vertical advancement is important?
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July 13, 2023
Answer: Fillers vs implant
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Very likely that combination of liposuction of neck and jawline with chin implant would be a good procedure in your case. You should discuss this option with your surgeon. If available, 3D simulation would help. Good luck.
Good Morning Enthusiastic150926,I hope this message finds you well. A genioplasty surgery usually shows non relapsing results in the long term as the titanium plates are non resorbable, as well as the fact that the bones are now fractured into a new position and hence grow in that fashion moving...
It is very difficult to decide whether chin augmentation by means of implant or genioplasty, would make a change you want. Only on the basis of in person evaluation, discussion about your goals and 3D simulation, appropriate plan of treatment can be created. Good luck.
