I'm 20 years old, slim and healthy build. I have a back bite on my jaw, not too major so I tried having 1/2ml chin filler in to my chin to lengthen it out but it's not really changed my jawline or made me feel much better about this. I've looked into neck lifts but a lot of pictures are of elderly with 'turkey neck' and I'm just looking for the right procedure and the right result for the large amount I probably will be paying for it. Thank you :)
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May 24, 2016
Answer: My jawline is none existent and makes my neck looks fatter than it should.
Good question. The best answer will be from your surgeon. In general I feel once the incisions are removed or dissolved, you can carefully shave. Be careful of manipulating too much around the implant area. 12 days post op should be ok.
I believe you would benefit from a chin implant or advancement genioplasty along with liposuction of your neck. This should correct the issues you are concerned about. Find a board certified surgeon who does frequent chin surgery. Good luck. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Most chin implants performed today have wings which gives patient's not only added projection, but increased width as well. Chin implants are manufactured in a large variety of sizes and shapes, are composed of Silastic, and are usually placed through a small incision underneath the chin as an...