I cannot decide between sliding genioplasty or a chin implant. I would like my face balanced it feels top heavy. I feel it lacks vertical height and projection, the neck and jawline is weak. Would a combination of sliding genioplasty and a chin implant give me the best results or is there a chin implant for me that does both projection and vertical hieght? Im hoping when elongating my face will make my face appear slimmer and sharper. (Frontal view) especially.
July 5, 2016
Answer: Genioplasty vs chin implant? There are many issues to be considered and without the benefit of an exam of your dental occlusion( how your teeth come together), and side views of your profile, your desired answer is still a mystery. In general a sliding genioplasty can help correct both projection and height demands. Chin implants can only very modestly increase chin vertical dimensions. Get several opinions pre operatively. Best wishes
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July 5, 2016
Answer: Genioplasty vs chin implant? There are many issues to be considered and without the benefit of an exam of your dental occlusion( how your teeth come together), and side views of your profile, your desired answer is still a mystery. In general a sliding genioplasty can help correct both projection and height demands. Chin implants can only very modestly increase chin vertical dimensions. Get several opinions pre operatively. Best wishes
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July 6, 2016
Answer: Siding genioplasty or chin implant? Hi, I have performed many Chin Augmentations using chin implants for over 30 years. From the photos, your chin is weak. A weak chin creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy and the lower face look short that de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a double chin. Chin augmentation using a chin implant will add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face. I have found that placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick, highly effective and far less invasive than a sliding genioplasty. I perform chin implant surgery in 30 minutes or less, often using a local anesthetic alone. In my opinion, you are a good candidate for chin implant surgery.Hope this helps.
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July 6, 2016
Answer: Siding genioplasty or chin implant? Hi, I have performed many Chin Augmentations using chin implants for over 30 years. From the photos, your chin is weak. A weak chin creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy and the lower face look short that de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a double chin. Chin augmentation using a chin implant will add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face. I have found that placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick, highly effective and far less invasive than a sliding genioplasty. I perform chin implant surgery in 30 minutes or less, often using a local anesthetic alone. In my opinion, you are a good candidate for chin implant surgery.Hope this helps.
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