Can a chin implant improve a deep mentolabial fold? (Photo)

Depending on where the implant is placed, it can either emphasize forward, projection, or vertical height or a combination of both.
Most chin implants focus primarily on forward projection.
Any procedure that advances your chin in a forward projection will deepen your labiomental fold.
In other words, it will make the shadows worse.
Your chin does not slope backwards, so the deficit in your mandible is probably not directly related to the mentalis or chin region of the mandible, but most likely the deficit in size is further back.
You should recognize that augmenting your chin will make your fold deeper, more pronounced with more shadows.
This type of work is often done by both plastic surgeons and oral surgeons.
Oral surgeons tend to see things more from a skeletal perspective and may have some advantages in making both assessments and offering treatment options.
In the end, the background or training is not as important as skill and experience.
it wouldn’t be a bad idea to consult with both oral surgeons and plastic surgeons in your community to get the most comprehensive assessment and best understanding of treatment options.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD