Weak and cleft chin. Is it possible to get rid of it with a chin implant? (Photo)

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I want to get rid of my cleft chin, is it possible to do that with chin implant? I want more defined chin... Want is more effective for me?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Without an exam your question cannot be answered. However, your photos are helpful and you are probably a good candidate for a Chin Augmentation. You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is some information to help you make this decision:Candidates for Chin Augmentation -Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If you are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin augmentation.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and photographs. Using a 3D Vectra camera system would be a great option to see how a chin implant would look in a 3 dimensional analysis of your face.  Some patients with a small chin may want to consider a chin implant to help balance the face.  In regards to the type of implant, I always placed medpor chin implants with screw fixation.  Silicone chin implants are not secured and tend to migrate over time and become malrotated.  I highly recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon.Best wishes and good luck

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Chin implant alone will not get rid of chin dimple. It will diminish the dimple and give you a balanced profile.  Another procedures can be combined with chin implant to give added improvement. Discuss with your surgeon when you are ready to proceed.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The photographs demonstrated A weak and recessive chin profile, for which a chin implant can improve and augment. The dimple on the chin will still be present after an implant, since that is a skin issue, and the implant is a bony augmentation. Additional surgery is  needed to get rid of the cleft or the dimple. Chin implants are manufactured and a large array of sizes and shapes which is usually determined at the time of the consultation and examination. In our practice we placed the implants through a submental approach under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. For many examples and more information, please see the link and the video below

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

What you have is a chin dimple, not a chin cleft. That can not be improved by a chin implant alone. While your chin would benefit by the implant augmentation, fat injections would need to be done at the same time to try and elevate the depressed dimple.

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Weak and cleft chin. Is it possible to get rid of it with a chin implant? (Photo)

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