Hi, as the title says, i would like to improve the proportions on my face. I am not sure what is the right procedure here. Is it genioplasty/chin implant? I would like to improve the height of my chin, to make it longer. I also have a slight overbite, so maybe the dental braces would help? Since this would be my first procedure i don't know nothing about those. (For example difference between genioplasty and chin implant and which one of those can make my chin longer). Thanks
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As far as a chin augmentation, fillers would only get you so far. Plus you have to constantly keep getting them touched up. Chin implants are good for some people, but I agree that you could benefit from a genioplasty. Not only would this balance your profile, making your nose appear smaller, it...
As long as you do not have any problems with the current placement of your jaw (sleep apnea, breathing issues, discomfort when eating...) and since your bite aligns well, a genioplasty with submental liposuction or neck thread lift would be the easier solution, and would not affect your bite....
Depending on your bite, and if you experience things like sleep apnea or difficulty eating, you could benefit from jaw surgery. This procedure is done firstly to fix mechanical issues and improve one's quality of life, but aesthetic concerns are taken into account as well. But for arguments...