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I hate my side profile! What exactly do you think needs to be done to fix this? I love my face from the front view (Photo)

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beckyesham123Dec 1, 2020

How to shorten my face or make it appear to look shorter. Am I a good candidate for a chin reduction?

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Samuel Mattine, MBChB, MRCS, FRCS

Considering the 3mm setback you are looking for, it is unlikely to do that. A word of caution though, if your intention of the surgery is to set the chin back only 3mm to release tightness of the submental area , I would be very careful. Give your surgery time and the tissue will soften up. In...

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

It is possible to reduce the vertical height of the chin through a submental skin incision and this works in cases that do not require significant horizontal changes. Some patients require vertical reduction and either advancement or setback and this can only be accomplished with an intraoral...

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

Following a genioplasty procedure, the step-off areas can be shaved and any deficient areas or voids can be filled with a type of bone putty or calcium hydroxyapatite. I prefer the bone putty. Why do the plate and screws need to be removed? Your profile appearance looks good.

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

Without the benefit of a full set of photos, it appears that your chin is short and slightly prominent. A slight set-back with simultaneous lengthening would probably improve your overall facial balance. Fillers would not be advised in your case.

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

With a recessed and long chin I would recommend a reduction in the height of your chin and simultaneous advancement. You do not need further orthodontics and this surgery will not affect your bite. In order to improve the steep angle of your jaw, I would recommend custom jawline implants. Both...

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