Will a Chin Implant make my face look longer? (photos)

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I'm concerned that if I get a chin implant my face will look more oblong and not balanced. Will it be best to just get fillers or get an implant? The first picture is my current profile. The second picture is the front of my face. Lastly, If I were to get a chin implant would (last pic) it look like that?

Julio F. Gallo, MD · Answer

A properly positioned chin implant will not make your face look more oblong. If the chin implant was an incorrect shape or placed too low, it may make the face appear longer. However, a properly shaped and positioned implant will add width to the lower face and improve the facial profile projection. I recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss your treatment options and desired results. An experienced surgeon will be able to select an appropriate implant for your face shape and desired outcomes.

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

Without an exam your question cannot be answered.  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

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

A properly placed chin implant will improve and balance your proportions and profile. The implant is designed to add projection to the chin as well as influence width and height. Placement alone of the implant can lengthen the face as well if it is placed along the edge of the bony chin. Other additional procedures to address a weak chin would be the use of facial fillers and/or liposuction. I would advise having a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial aesthetics.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Properly placed a chin implant should not make your face look longer. To achieve your ideal result as you have imaged, you would need either a standard square chin implant or a chin implant that is custom designed. It is not a question if whether an implant can achieve that result but getting the right implant design to do it.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Chin implants are a three-dimensional augmentation to the mandible. Most of the augmentation's forward projection for patients who have a week in recessive chin profile. In addition, there's added with due to the wings that are present on the implant itself. Only a small amount of vertical height occurs with the chin implant.  In our practice, we use Implantech silicone chin implants that can be custom carved when necessary.For more information and many before and after examples including diagrams of the implants themselves, please see the link and the video below

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