I feel like my chin is getting more recessed yet pointy as I get older. I refuse to take pictures smiling because of my pointy chin, my long philtrum not showing my teeth, and my nose bowing down in the middle. What is going on and why is this happening as I get older? What procedures can be done to fix all of this and to give me a more youthful smile and more feminine features in my lower face?
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The chin region of the mandible is called the mentalis.
There are two options to treat this.
One is a chin reduction, which reduces the projection of the mentalis region.
The other option is augmenting decrease with fillers.
The primary underlying problem is the projection of the mandible, but...
If you are concerned that there is asymmetrical swelling involving the scar tissue inside your mouth, you may consider asking your surgeon if a steroid injection might be helpful for softening it. All scars on the inside of the mouth will soften and flatten with time, even if nothing is done...
We can see from your photos that you have a recessed chin appearance. In our practice, we prefer to use rubberized silicone chin implants, since they are easy to put in, and even easier to remove, if necessary. Wishing you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
