Is it possible to increase the vertical height of chin by 5mm using fillers?

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I am a male with short chin but good sagittal projection! Is it possible to increase the vertical height of chin by 5mm using fillers! If not what is the maximum vertical height achieved by fillers?

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

It all depends on any number of situations. The amount of vertical height which can be achieved depends on the density of the Phibro fatty muscular interface over the chin. The denser it is, the harder it is to expand. Number two if the chin is naturally square and short, that is going to be harder to expand vertically to the point where the jawline will appear tapered as it blends into the chin.

Finally, if your bone is naturally short, with a significant amount of unstable, soft tissue overlying it, one has to think twice before injecting, because one can make create the appearance of a “Witch’s Chin“ which is doing nobody any favors. Of course, all of this depends on an in person consult; even then, the injector will not 100% know for sure until they initiate the “acid test“ – in other words, injecting, a reversible, filler and see how it goes.

All the best, and good luck !

Randal Haworth

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fillers can add both horizontal and vertical projection to the chin. We use this in combination with jawline fillers to enhance the lower face.

Dr. Karamanoukian
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

The only way to vertically increase the height of the chin is with a vertically lengthening genioplasty. I also perform chin implant surgery but again, chin implants do not provide adequate vertical lengthening. Fillers are ineffective for length because of all the anatomical attachments (muscles, periosteum, ligaments). If you truly need vertical lengthening (5 mm or more) a vertical lengthening genioplasty is best. The surgery is performed in the office with sedation anesthesia and takes about an hour. There is no change in your bite and you do not need braces.

Daphney Gracia Antony, MBBS, DipDerm, MScSurg(Ed) · Answer

Very much possible! Depending on how the filler needs to be distributed which is of course dictated by your anatomy, a good 2-3 ml should be able to give you this chin projection. If the chin is not receded as in your case I presume, a single depot injection should be sufficient or more product must be fanned out in the surrounding area. If you're looking for a permanent solution, do consider chin implants as well.

Thomas Spalla, MD · Answer

5mm augmentation would require a great deal of filler material, and I worry that this may look unnatural. Consult with an experienced injector and someone who also does surgical augmentation to weigh the pros and cons of both of these options.

Given filler costs and longevity, an implant may be a much better long-term option.

Given filler costs and longevity, an implant may be a much better long-term option.

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