Wings or no wings? I was told by my surgeon that an implant with wings extending into the suculous would make my face boxy. Do you concur with this? We are planing on placing an anatomical in-plant. He is guessing a medium but will test during placement. I am also revising my neck and facelift at that time. Hoping for the jowls to move and to get a balanced looking face with chin projection.
Answer: What type chin implant is the best? Without an exam your question cannot be answered. You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is some information to help you make this decision: Candidates for Chin Augmentation - Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If you are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin augmentation
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Answer: What type chin implant is the best? Without an exam your question cannot be answered. You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is some information to help you make this decision: Candidates for Chin Augmentation - Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If you are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin augmentation
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January 7, 2022
Answer: Shape and size of chin implant There are various sizes and shapes of chin implants that can be used depending of the specific needs of the patient. In-person evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial implants will give you opportunity to express your desires and discuss possible options. Sets of different implant sizer should be available in a surgeon's office to help you understand the differences and make a right choice. Selected sizer(s) is sterilized and during surgery placed in the surgically created pocket to check size and shape before it is replaced with actual implant that will stay there for ever.
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January 7, 2022
Answer: Shape and size of chin implant There are various sizes and shapes of chin implants that can be used depending of the specific needs of the patient. In-person evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial implants will give you opportunity to express your desires and discuss possible options. Sets of different implant sizer should be available in a surgeon's office to help you understand the differences and make a right choice. Selected sizer(s) is sterilized and during surgery placed in the surgically created pocket to check size and shape before it is replaced with actual implant that will stay there for ever.
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January 7, 2022
Answer: Chin Augmentation You have major chin deficiency for which a chin implant will probably be inadequate both correction and aesthetics. A sliding genioplasty would be better a it will bring your chin forward the most, keep it narrow as it comes forward and help tremendously with your neck and jowl issues. I(none of which a chin implant will do)
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January 7, 2022
Answer: Chin Augmentation You have major chin deficiency for which a chin implant will probably be inadequate both correction and aesthetics. A sliding genioplasty would be better a it will bring your chin forward the most, keep it narrow as it comes forward and help tremendously with your neck and jowl issues. I(none of which a chin implant will do)
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January 7, 2022
Answer: What type of chin implant is best? A wraparound, anatomical chin implant with wings are the gold standard should implants today which also not only augment the chin forward, but give added width in the pre-jowl sulcus. The pre-jowl sulcus is the area just in front of the jowls which is present. A facelift can lift the jowls, while a chin implant gives a three-dimensional augmentation to the chin area. They do not make the chin look boxy. In our practice, we use Implantech solid silicone wraparound style chin implants, which can be custom carved when necessary. For more information, diagrams of the implants themselves and many before and after examples, please see the link and the video below
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January 7, 2022
Answer: What type of chin implant is best? A wraparound, anatomical chin implant with wings are the gold standard should implants today which also not only augment the chin forward, but give added width in the pre-jowl sulcus. The pre-jowl sulcus is the area just in front of the jowls which is present. A facelift can lift the jowls, while a chin implant gives a three-dimensional augmentation to the chin area. They do not make the chin look boxy. In our practice, we use Implantech solid silicone wraparound style chin implants, which can be custom carved when necessary. For more information, diagrams of the implants themselves and many before and after examples, please see the link and the video below
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Told by my surgeon that an implant with wings extending into the suculous would make my face boxy. Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years. From the photos, your chin is quite weak. When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Told by my surgeon that an implant with wings extending into the suculous would make my face boxy. Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years. From the photos, your chin is quite weak. When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".
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