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

Based on your photos, I believe you would enjoy the appearance of a chin implant, since you have somewhat weak chin projection on profile. I am not certain, however, that the shadowing you describe will improve. Since your chin will be projected forward, the labiomental crease may deepen. Certainly bring this up with your surgeon. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph.

I think that the shadow that you are referring to is the mentolabial fold. A chin implant will deepen the mentolabial fold. A sliding genioplasty will not deepen the mentolabial fold and can be performed to simultaneously increase the vertical length. I think you are a candidate for either procedure.

Chin implants have long extensions laterally and may improve your deep mentolabial fold. Your chin is quite recessed and you are an excellent candidate for a chin implant.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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