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How to fix long, thin face - chin shave, jaw surgery, other treatment? (Photos)

Versatile325571Jan 28, 2022
I have a long, thin face and my nose has a large bump. I am unsure the best course of action to fix my issues. I included some photos that show the problem. I can't tell if I need a chin shave, or double jaw surgery, or some other procedure in order to fix my long face.

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Answered on Jan 31, 2022
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You did not say how your chin reductions as done but, by your symptom description, it probably was done from an intraoral approach. When the soft tissues are degloved and the supportive chin bone reduced, the soft tissue chin pad can droop (slides off the bone) and looks fuller/heavier since the...

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You have a recessive chin which makes your lower face appear longer. A sliding genioplasty will provide balance to your lower face and diminish the long appearance. It will also make your face appear slimmer. The surgery will not change your bite or require braces. We perform the surgery in the...

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

Your approach should consider and increase in the fullness of the 'midface'/cheeks to yield a good balance with the lower jawline (eg cheek implants). Ideally, one does not 'reduce' definition; but rather increase contours. The images do not allow further comment but go one step at a time

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