I've been looking to fix my chin for a while now and from what I can tell it doesn't seem to be an issue with shape but rather positioning. I've also read that implants or genioplasty might leave me with an odd looking mental crease. Unfortunately jaw surgery is far too expensive for me right now, and while I do have an underbite my dentist hasn't made much of a fuss so I don't know if it'd be bad enough for the NHS to cover it. What do you guys think? Could I get away with genioplasty/chin implant?
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Answer: Do I need jaw surgery, or would chin implant/genioplasty be sufficient? (photos)
Hello, thank you for your question. Chin implant would produce a very nice change for you and improve facial balance. Liposuction under the chin may help as well. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
You do appear to be a good candidate for chin augmentation. A chin implant is the much less invasive option of the two you listed. This surgery can be performed using local anesthesia and an incision inside the mouth in most cases, to eliminate visible scarring afterward. Sliding genioplasty...
Thank you for your question.
Depending on the material of the chin implant, the relationship with soft tissues and bone will be different.
Silicone implants produce a capsule which is typically smooth and can lead to gliding of the soft tissues down, so after removal of implants it is...
