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Do I have a weak jawline & cheekbones?At 36, would you suggest trying a filler or am I a candidate for chin augmentation?(photo)

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frozenabs007Aug 30, 2016

I'm 225 lbs at 6', not fat, but I could drop 10 lbs. Do you think that would change the potential need for a procedure?

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Nathan Eberle, MD, DDS, FACS

It is difficult to diagnose exactly what is going on with your chin and face based upon the two pictures alone. Being seen by either a properly trained plastic surgeon or Oral surgeon you will likely get all of your questions answered. Based upon the pictures provided, your chin is deviated to...

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Hi ra5888Your particular situation is somewhat common.  A sliding genioplasty may be a good choice, though a chin implant of the right shape could also work well. Buccal fat pad is another good choice for you and your cheeks could be fixed with an implant, fat, or a filler.  I'll typically do a...

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It is very common during the initial phases of chin surgery recovery to experience asymmetry or weakness in the nearby muscles and/or numbness. This is often due to associated swelling. It may also reflect an injury to nerves but these are almost always temporary. Keep a positive attitude...

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