Want to get a stronger chin - am I a good candidate for Chin Implant or Chin Liposuction? (photo)

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I really would prefer having a stronger chin, but I am quite skinny and don’t believe I could be a candidate for lipo? Would an implant help my chin?

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

You may be a candidate for a small or extra-small chin implant. Your mentolabial fold appears well defined so a larger implant would not be appealing. More photos and a clinical exam would be helpful to  provide better advice.

Arturo Valdez, MD · Answer

Hi  t169s152

It's difficult to see from that one photo as we usually like to measure the angle and distance from the tip of your nose to your chin.
From what I can see, I would say that yes you could benefit from a chin implant to help balance out the lower portion of your face.
I hope this helps and wish you the very best!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear t169s152,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from chin liposuction. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of facial photographs from all angles would be helpful making the determination that which is going to be the best procedure for you. Chin implants are placed through small incision underneath the chin to augment the chin forward for better facial balance and proportions. They're only appears to be a small amount of fat in your neck and liposuction can accomplish improvement in that area. Both procedures can be performed together or separately under local anesthesia.

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired) · Answer

At your age it is best to consider a genioplasty which is a more natural way to improve the 3D appearance keeping your own chin shape rather than relying on the implant manufacturer decision. Chin images will 'sink' into the bone to varying degrees over time and at your age it is not desirable

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