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Is there is solution to a pointy chin when smiling? (Photo)

stcole021689Jun 21, 2020
My chin become very pointy and pronounced when smiling it also has a weird ripple effect in the side. Are there way to correct this... surgically or no surgically?

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Answered on Jul 1, 2020
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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

Your growth pattern is called 'low angle' whereby the top and bottom jaws grow more horizontally (often the upper teeth don't show a lot as well). The jaw 'body' often has the 'curve' you note. There are a couple of methods to change it - one involves a more significant 'rotation' of the jaws...

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

The chin projection can be improved by diminishing the chin projection. This can be accomplished with a reduction genioplasty or chin shaving. An office or video consultation would needed to give you better guidance. In addition, I would recommend simultaneous submental and jawline liposuction. 

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