Orthognathic surgery vs chin implant?

Thanks for your pictures.  If you have a retrusive lower jaw then a BSSRO of the lower jaw is best.  A sliding genioplasty can be added to the BSSRO for better aesthetics if needed.  

Both procedures, chin implant and sliding genioplasty will achieve same effect (based on presented photos). In order to improve jaw line and create an aesthetically pleasing  neck/jaw angle, conservative neck liposuction should be performed in addition to chin augmentation.You should consult an experienced board certified plastic surgeon for detailed evaluation and discuss your options. Good luck.

Dear Ashnic24,This is an excellent questionA chin implant is used when we need to project the chin forwardOrthognathic surgery is used when the chin is both receded and short in vertical height on the frontal viewI agree with Dr. Corbin and if you want more definition, the combination of a chin implant with liposuction of the neck would give you nice definitionBest,Dr. Nima

  A chin implant procedure is performed for patients to cosmetically push the chin forward to help with facial balance and proportions, especially with respect to the overly projecting  nose. Chin implants are manufactured a large array of sizes and shapes, which is best determined at the time of the consultation and examination. Chin implants are performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure if  there are performed as a stand-alone procedure. Chin implants can also be performed at same time as a rhinoplasty under general anesthesia. A sliding genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia as an inpatient procedure with an overnight stay at a hospital.

Thank you for the photos and from them without an examination it would appear you would benefit from a chin implant and liposucction to the submental area to give you a better jaw line.Dr. Corbin

Dear Ashnic24, If you do not have any problems with your bite then the simple solution to your concerns is a chin implant with sub-mental liposuction. This will give you a well defined neck and an augmented chin that will better balance your profile. This is a very simple procedure to have performed while sliding genioplasty surgery is more involved and has a much longer recovery. You must have consultation and  examination to determine which surgery is advised.  Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Both alternatives should be considered in a patient like you. However, chin projection can be improved and jawline definition established when a chin/jowl implant is combined with liposuction of the neck in most individuals.   

  Hi, from the photos your chin is weak creating an imbalance that makes the nose look larger, the lower face short and the mid face appear top heavy.  There is evidence of excess facial and neck fat that blunts the mandibular angle and jaw line. Chin augmentation, using a chin implant, will add projection to the chin providing harmony and balance to the lower face.  This can be combined with liposuction of the neck and lower face as well as an dermal filler for some augmentation of the jaw line.  Rhinoplasty can provide some refinement of the nasal width along the bridge and tip but this alone will not create the slim, balanced facial results of the previously mentioned procedures.  Hope this helps.