I dislike my narrow face and long midface. My forehead feels flat and my lower face seems to protrude forward in a profile view. I had a sliding genioplasty to my lower jaw, along with a chin implant when I was 17. I don't know the name of the doctor or type of implant, but I feel it was not the right shape for my face. I have a large dip between my chin and lower lip. I also am in need of a rhinoplasty to address the bump in my nose. Any suggestions to achieve a more pleasing shape?
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In most cases the mentalis muscle reinserts into the bone and function is normal. The risks of problems is diminished when the the bone reduction/ burring is done from a submental incision. Ptosis of the chin is a potential complication and this may require chin resuspension. It is not common...
This answer requires a very detailed examination, however, it is possible theoretically that you could benefit from Buccal Fat Removal or Botox injections to the Masseter.
Either works. But often the implant is removed and a genioplasty performed to ensure proper profile contours. The chin has a muscle 'under' it which can 'stretch' forward with a genioplasty. That muscle is the attachment of the tongue which you want to move forward if you have sleep apnea. The...
