Will dermal filler injections on forehead or chin help elongate the face? (photos)

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I have what one would call a "moon face". I will be getting Botox injections for jaw slimming. However am wondering if it is enough of a lengthening/ slimming affect. I would rather not get fillers as this would become a very expensive habit in the long run but would like to know if I were to get fillers on forehead or chin - would that enhance elongate my face visually.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and the photos – and for the second question to answer.  I would take care of the masseter injections first and see what is needed next, if anything.  I agree that some HA filler in the chin area may be useful, and this can be determined with your board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, to get the best results.

Eric Schweiger, MD · Answer

Placed strategically, dermal fillers can soften facial folds, restore volume to areas of collagen loss, and in your case, if injected to your chin area, would effectively lengthen your face. Most fillers can last many months to a year and are stimulating your collagen in the meantime so some of the effects are even permanent. You can also build up with syringes of dermal fillers, doing one or two at first and then reassessing. Building up slowly also helps prevent people from noticing you had anything done. In skilled hands, fillers are a great option and are relatively painless.  Another, more permanent alternative, would be a chin implant.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Fillers by the chin may help elongate the appearance of your face. Filler sin the cheeks could make you face appear more heart shaped.

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

a little filler in the chin would really make a good bit of difference for you. If you have what looks in photo like a dimple, it might make it a bit trickier but not impossible. This is one of my favorite fixes because you can get a nice change in a few minutes. I would probably use radiesse. If you want to see how ?Dimple might act your doctor can inject saline on first trip and see how chin rises and if does well you can go back and have filler put in. I assume that some plastic surgeons would recommend an implant and this would be another option

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