Do I have a recessed chin or a recessed jaw? What’s the best treatment? (Photo)

A formal evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are 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 for those patients, we also offer non-surgical chin augmentation with injectable fillers. Fillers like Radiesse, Voluma, BellaFill, and Sculptra are injected into the area to improve the overall appearance of the lower face and balance 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 a great option once you are ready for permanent chin enhancement.​ I suggest getting a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert, or an aesthetic facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Donald Groves; we are both located right here in Los Angeles.

Best,
Dr. Emer

If your bite is fine and you can eat anything that you want then you don't need jaw surgery. A cosmetic genioplasty to lengthen and move the chin forward would improve your facial balance.

The best treatment for you would be a chin implant. This is done intra-orally so there is no visible scar.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.