Recessed chin only with neutral expression, candidate for genioplasty? (Photo)

Great question--you should be seen in person to be evaluated, but part of the reason your chin protrudes more when you animate is because your mentalis muscle needs to work to keep your lower lip up, because your chin is retrusive. Examination in person to check how your teeth come together will help tell if you need jaw surgery or just genioplasty or chin implant.

I think a chin augmentation is a great idea for you. I don't think it will look bad when you are smiling, and, it will balance your nose so it looks even better. The nose shape won't change but the facial harmony should improve. We do these in the office with local anesthesia in about 20 minutes. Watch our videos to learn more.

In general, surgical changes are based on a static expression and not when someone is smiling. Many rhinoplasty surgeons recommend chin surgery simultaneously with the rhinoplasty surgery. You have a recessed chin and your facial balance would be improved with a sliding genioplasty or chin implant.