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Chin shaving/shaping - why is it so rare & what are the risks?

GeorgiaMom2Jun 25, 2022
My chin is too long and is asymmetrical. I have read that it is technically possible to have your chin shaved and reshaped. Will someone help me understand why this procedure is so rare and what are the risks involved?

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Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS

One of my most valuable techniques for changing the shape of the face is Micrografting. During this procedure I remove fat from other parts of the body, process it in a centrifuge and re-inject into selected areas in order to modify the face and soften the angels of it. The big advantage of...

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Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS

Theoretically this is possible and I have had patients who have achieved this, however there needs to be a justifiable reason, for example, having large asymmetry of the jawline.

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Zoran Potparic, MD

Based on this single photo, there is no mayor asymmetry or disbalance of your face. If you still have concerns this can be discussed only the basis of in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

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