What can I do to fix my mentolabial sulcus? (photos)
November 18, 2022
Asked By:John7890 in Grand Junction, CO, ארצות הברית
There is a huge sulcus in the middle, so all the lower lip is deformed, its going to the sides and the middle part is going into the mouth and that's additionally to the big sulcus What can i do?
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The amount of recession in your case is significant and I prefer the sliding genioplasty in cases like this. Generally, the lip incompetence is improved and there is less hyperactivity of the mentalis muscle. Chin implants do sometimes cause a settling effect on the bone and there can be some...
With genioplasty, a change of 1-2 mm is not going to provide a visual clinical change. It is normal to appear looking longer after the procedure because recessive chins appear short. It is all about facial balance. From the front, I think you have a nice looking chin. A full frontal photo and a...
These are obviously results of surgery you had. Only on the basis of in person evaluation, an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with extensive knowledge of maxillofacial procedures, may give you appropriate advise and plan of treatment. Good luck.