I want a more feminine face. Do I need jaw shaving or a chin implant? (Photo)

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I feel my face is not feminine enough. I especially dislike the lower half and harsh square shape. I've had a rhinoplasty, and some fillers and Botox but never any work done to my jaw or cheekbones. Do I need jaw shaving or a chin implant or something entirely different? I also have an overbite and am soon planning on ten veneers on the top. Please help! Thank you!

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

You have some very attractive facial features, and I would like to caution you against overdoing it. This is not to say that your face can't be made to look more feminine, but the last thing I would want for you is to do too much surgery, or to do the wrong type of surgery, and have your natural beauty compromised. More than anything, I would suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with years of experience and a very conservative, educated perspective. If you wish to further improve your facial features, an unbiased consultation with someone who will not just do surgery "for surgery's sake" would be advised.

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

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would address the overbite issue first; the treatment to correct it may change the shape of the jaw and/or chin.  If you are not happy with the results, consult a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss chin implants.  Good Luck!

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

You have a square lower face/jawline with a near zero mandibular plane angle. What you need is a total jawline reshaping with jaw angle reduction and a t-shaped bony genioplasty of the chin. (narrows it as well as adds some vertical length.

Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I think you should do nothing. You have an attractive face and messing with it could create an artificial look that would be more bizarre than attractive. It is always possible to want what you don't have. If you look hard enough you will find somenone to do surgery, probaly to the detriment of your well being.

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