I'm an 18 year old teen and I think my jaw looks recessed. Moreover from one side my jaw looks bigger than the other side. So do I have a recessed jaw? Thanks.
Answer: Recessed Jaw Thank you for your question and posting a photo to better help answer your question. In order to determine whether or not your chin position is complementary of your other features will require a simple facial analysis. During this I typically use a ruler to measure the mid face height, lower face height, nasal length, chin vertical, nasal projection and chin projection. A rule of thumb is that the lower facial height should be equal to or up to 3mm greater than the midface height. Your chin vertical should be equal to your nasal length as well. In my experience, a recessed chin can also cause your nose to appear larger than it actually is. A sliding genioplasty, to an experienced plastic surgeon, is a simple procedure that would improve your lower facial weakness by increasing projection and height. I think overall it would help balance out your face and provide you with the results you are seeking.
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Answer: Recessed Jaw Thank you for your question and posting a photo to better help answer your question. In order to determine whether or not your chin position is complementary of your other features will require a simple facial analysis. During this I typically use a ruler to measure the mid face height, lower face height, nasal length, chin vertical, nasal projection and chin projection. A rule of thumb is that the lower facial height should be equal to or up to 3mm greater than the midface height. Your chin vertical should be equal to your nasal length as well. In my experience, a recessed chin can also cause your nose to appear larger than it actually is. A sliding genioplasty, to an experienced plastic surgeon, is a simple procedure that would improve your lower facial weakness by increasing projection and height. I think overall it would help balance out your face and provide you with the results you are seeking.
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