I had a burring genioplastey reduction, however the chin itself didn't actually reduce much because the soft tissue just "filled in" the areas where the bone was before.... The soft tissue sticks out very funny when I am smiling / laughing and I want it reduced. Would a "chin tuck" / submentoplasty, where muscle is tightened to the bone, actually be very effective? Should I consider something else?
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The relationship between the teeth and the aesthetic appearance of your chin can be addressed separately. To improve the appearance of your lower face and chin, I would recommend either a sliding genioplasty or a chin implant. Sometimes In some cases, simultaneous chin liposuction can be...
You have an under projected chin and a downward rotated nose which gives the appearance of a forward projecting nose, and an acute nasomental angle. You would benefit from a rhinoplasty to reduce the hump on your nose and elevate the tip. In addition an advancement genioplasty or chin implant to...
Without seeing some photos it is not certain what the problem is, but likely that the genioplasty surgery is done first as it moves the most tissue and creates the 'foundation' of your soft tissue on the chin. This can then be followed by the 'icing on the cake' treating the soft tissues over...
