Can chin implants be used to fix a chin dimple? I have a dimple on my chin and am wondering if a chin implant can fix this or if a genioplasty is needed? (Dimple not cleft)
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In cases that require significant forward advancement of the chin (greater than 7 mm), I prefer the sliding genioplasty. In cases requiring 5-6 mm, a chin implant works well. In the photos, it appears that you will need an advancement of 9-10 mm or more. In some cases, I will perform the...
Hi yes looks like you don't like the prominence of the chin and in addition you have some muscle straining from the anatomically unique position of the chin (too forward). I think a genioplasty to reposition the chin bone and the muscle at the same time will help. I am not quite sure about the...
That said, I do not think that it would lead to any tightening of your neck skin either. Please consider re-asking a question with photographs for a more descriptive answer. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph