I’m very self-conscious about my profile. Do I need a chin implant and liposuction? (Photo)

Chin augmentation is a good, straightforward option for an improved profile. An implant in combination with submental liposuction would help to balance your facial proportions while also helping to sharpen your neckline. If surgery is not an option for you, you may consider having a dermal filler such as Restylane or Juvaderm. I advise you to follow up with an experienced facial plastic surgeon for further evaluation and treatment. @drdonyoo

Yes, based on your profile, you are a great candidate for a chin implant +/- liposuction under the chin

It appears in the photo that your chin is recessive. Either a chin implant or genioplasty would improve the balance of your lower face. Both procedures have their pros and cons so go on a few consultations.

Dear Angela Theresa Rose,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photo, it looks like you would benefit from chin liposuction. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The best way to evaluate whether chin augmentation is for you is computer imaging. Have some chin augmentation imaging done so you can evaluate where chin augmentation in general looks better to you as well as how much chin augmentation looks best. (the flavor of change)

From the one very limited photograph, there does appear to be a recessive chain but not enough fat for liposuction. Consider placement of a chin implant to augment your chin forward for better facial balance and proportions from the side profile. A trans conjunctival lower blepharoplasty procedure can accomplish removal of the fat bags creating the puffy look in the lower lids. Both procedures can be performed together under a brief general anesthesia as an outpatient surgical procedure

Recommend combo treatments/surgeries. Chin implant (large anatomic), HA filers to lip wrinkling and cheek, jaw line, sub mental lipo. Fees in the $12,00+ ranges.

Your mandible is smaller in relationship to your maxilla

When that’s the case patients often show a premature double chin, loss of jawline definition and premature jowls.

At chin implant or sliding genioplasty it’s probably the most appropriate procedure. Appropriate Liposuction can be done at the same time.

I suggest consulting with local board-certified plastic surgeons or oral surgeons.

You may get different opinions from different providers. The skeletal imbalance typically goes hand-in-hand with having a dental overbite occlusion. The primary problem is usually based on bone structure and treating the primary problem usually gives the best results.



Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD