Asked By:Nonbotheredname in La Celle-Sous-Gouzon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Hello, I was considering a chin implant to further increase the chin. I would like it to be more prominent. First: do you think I have a recessed chin? Second: Could an implant achieve my goal? I think the advancement needed is about 6-7mm with possibly a wing implant (just guessing here). I want the chin to have more volume without elongating my face too much. Thanks!
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Answer: Do you need a chin implant? How to know for sure
A CT would help determine if your implant is placed symmetrically. If you are unhappy with the projection of your current chin implant, then you may consider removal and placement of a larger implant. Another option is removal of the implant and a sliding genioplasty.
Thank you for your question. Without examining you in person, it is impossible to tell if you need a larger implant. However, your images do suggest a larger implant might provide the additional projection you want. My recommendation would be to talk to the plastic surgeon who performed your...
I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion...