I don't understand why my side profile looks like this. It seems I have loose skin under my neck, specifically on my left side profile more than my right. Why is this happening? Im 150 pounds 5'10 so I know it's not my weight. And why is it more apparent on my left side? Do I have a receding chin? I don't want to have an implant, but I was considering a genioplasty. I want to understand my side profile. I really would appreciate professional advice as I am very sad and lost on what to do.
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February 24, 2024
Answer: Implant or genioplasty
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Good Morning Enthusiastic150926,I hope this message finds you well. A genioplasty surgery usually shows non relapsing results in the long term as the titanium plates are non resorbable, as well as the fact that the bones are now fractured into a new position and hence grow in that fashion moving...
It is very difficult to decide whether chin augmentation by means of implant or genioplasty, would make a change you want. Only on the basis of in person evaluation, discussion about your goals and 3D simulation, appropriate plan of treatment can be created. Good luck.
You have a reasonably normal chin projection however the photos may not truly reflect the concern due to the angulation. Depending what you are looking for you could go with a temporary reversible solution with fillers to augment the chin. If you were then happy with this you could move to an...