So basically, I'm aware that my chin is small. I know it is. But I'm wondering if I could get opinions on the state from another set of eyes, my problem is, I hate the contours of my neck, I had platysmaplasty a year ago, and while it somewhat improved the contour from chin to neck, I do not feel like I am the person I could be. The one I feel like I am inside. I recently had rhinoplasty also, and have had otoplasty before that. Any advice is appreciated. I'm unsure on what I should do.
2 photos
Answers (3)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
November 16, 2014
Answer: Chin implant candidate for weak chin profile
Differences in the appearance of the jaw or the central
prominence of the chin can be a function of asymmetry in growth of the lower
jaw bone or differences in the rate of growth of the maxilla, or upper jaw. If
the maxilla on one side grows faster than the maxilla on the other side,...
It would be helpful to see a side view picture as well of your face. A reduction genioplasty, particularly of the inverted V design, will make the chin both shorter and more narrow. That will go a long way to wards shortening your long face.
To tighten the neck and jawline requires a neck lift which involves removal of fatty deposits above and below the platysma muscle in the neck and a platysma plasty. When patients are over 50 years of age, then a lower face and neck lift will need to be performed due to inelastic skin in the ...
