Will chin implant or sliding genioplasty give me the best result? (Photo)

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I’ve always had a very round face and a weak chin that have bothered me since my teenage years. I have now decided to get it done but I can’t figure out if a chin implant or sliding genioplasty will be the best option for me? I’m 25 years old and live in Denmark. Sliding genioplasty is not very widespread here in Denmark so it’s not easy to find a surgeon with good experience with both methods. Thanks in advance!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Both chin implant and genioplastyt will produce improvement. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial implant surgery is recommended. Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A formal evaluation would be needed to determine what's best. Many of my patients try to avoid surgery, so we perform a non-surgical chin augmentation treatment with injectable fillers. Fillers like Radiesse as well as Sculptra are injected into the area, improving the overall appearance of the lower face and balancing the jaw and lip harmony. We use cannula injections to meticulously contour and project the chin, soften the chin along the jawline and improve the chin crease.Implants are still a great option once you are 100% positive that you are ready for a permanent enhancement. I suggest getting a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert; our practice is located right here in Los Angeles. Best, Dr. Emer

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

While both chin augmentation methods can be done they produce slightly different aesthetic results. The sliding genioplasty is better for you as your chin needs to come both forward and up and also keeps your chin narrow from the front view. A chin implant can be used but it would have to be custom designed to ensure the right dimensional changes occur while still keeping your chin narrow. Computer imaging needs to be done to help yo determine the exact dimensions of your chin augmentation that you prefer.

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired) · Answer

Either works but the key in your case is the frontal view. You have a petite shape so genioplasty performed with consideration of the entire jawline to avoid 'dips' behind the chin would allow you to keep your chin shape. An implant does not.

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