Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underChin Implant q&a

Can a doctor choose the placement of a chin implant?

Rational257242Nov 10, 2023
My surgeon claims that it isn't possible, but I was previously under the impression that it was.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Gary M. Horndeski, MD profile photo
Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 319 Reviews
Answered on Nov 13, 2023
Answer
Dr. William Portuese, MD
Dr. William Portuese, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Nov 11, 2023
Answer
Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Nov 14, 2023
Answer

More Chin Implant Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD

My priority is to make a decision together with the patient after a physical examination. Chin implant surgery is a permanent procedure. After it's done, whether there's a need for filler or not can be determined. However, it's generally not a procedure that requires filler afterward. In any...

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Lucian Ion, FRCS

Thank you for your question and sharing your photographs. As far as I can tell, the projection of your chin appears relatively good. When smiling, the movement of the chin muscle, the mentalis muscle, flattening the chin and pushing the lower edge downwards. This produces an elongation of the...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. A formal evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are both surgical and non-surgical options to correct this. We can place a chin implant, which is a quick surgical procedure. Many of my patients try to avoid surgery, however, so...

+11 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. A formal evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit...

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jacob Tower, MD

Hello, hope you are well. Unfortunately, it seems that the end of your post was cut off (mid way through question 3). You did not mention when the implant was removed, but my guess from looking at the photos is relatively recently. As I tell all my patients, we measure healing after facial...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Lucian Ion, FRCS

Thank you for your question. When the implant is removed, in general, it is helpful to suspend the chin tissues, so there’s less tendency for ptosis. This is usually possible when the access is through the mouth. The age does play a role, but it is not the only factor. If the implant used was s...

+5 answers
See all Chin Implant Q&A
See more Chin Implant Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE CHIN IMPLANT GUIDE →