Do you think I can get a Chin Augmentation with my face shape? (photos)

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Hello, my name is Chelsey and i’m 19. When i was younger i had a bad overbite and made me unable to close my mouth. Now i realized my chin is receded and it is causing me great insecurities. I don’t like how my chin looks receded when rested and normal when i’m smiling. It is as when i close my mouth my chin disappears.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @chelseylwood11 thank you for your question. You are candidate for a chin implant, the best way to find out which treatment would be best for you to have an in person or virtual consultation a board certified plastic surgeon who can give you more information and suggestions based on what is most aesthetic for you. Best wishes!!

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

Depending on circumstances, you may even qualify for jaw surgery. You have asymmetry in your jaw, along with chin ptosis. It also appears that you may still have issues closing your mouth? Do you have any difficulty eating or sleeping? How is your bite/do your teeth align well? I would suggest setting up a consultation with a craniomaxillofacial surgeon first, as they may be able to solve many problems. However, if you are just looking for something cosmetic, you are a good candidate for a genioplasty. This is a permanent procedure that allows us to pretty much put your chin in whatever position you like. You have a recessed chin, which can be brought forward and down, creating a stronger jawline and a more defined chin. This would help to improve your overall profile balance.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for providing images along with your question. Based on these images, you do appear to have a weak chin, making you a candidate for chin augmentation. Augmentation can be done using dermal fillers, which are injected to create a stronger chin, helping to balance your profile temporarily. Another option is a surgical chin implant, which can provide permanent results but also involves anesthesia and some recovery time.

To determine the best procedure for you, I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Such experts will have the skill, as well as artistry and knowledge of facial aesthetics, harmony, and proportion, helping you achieve the most natural-looking results. During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your facial profile, recommend the best procedure(s) that will help achieve facial balance, and ensure the best possible outcome.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

The photos show a very small recessive chin. The best treatment to balance your lower face is a sliding genioplasty. A chin implant is another option but with your amount of recession the genioplasty will give a more natural result. It will also improve your lower lip position and reduce the muscle strain when you close your lips.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A formal evaluation would be needed to determine what's best. Many of my patients try to avoid surgery, so we perform a non-surgical chin augmentation treatment with injectable fillers. Fillers like Radiesse, Voluma, BellaFill as well as Sculptra are injected into the area, improving the overall appearance of the lower face and balancing the jaw and lip harmony. We use cannula injections to meticulously contour and project the chin, soften the chin along the jawline and improve the chin crease.

Implants are still a great option once you are 100% positive that you are ready for a permanent enhancement. I suggest getting a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert; our practice is located right here in Los Angeles. Best, Dr. Emer

Implants are still a great option once you are 100% positive that you are ready for a permanent enhancement.​ I suggest getting a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert; our practice is located right here in Los Angeles. Best, Dr. Emer

Marc Polacco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, you would be a great candidate for chin augmentation. Fillers are a popular option, but for those who want a permanent result, a silastic implants work well. There are different shapes and sizes as well. Hope that helps, and all the best.
Dr. P

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos, you are good candidate for chin augmentation. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in facial implants, is recommended. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear chelseylwood11,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from chin augmentation. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The best way to determine whether any amount of chin augmentation would be aesthetically beneficial for you is to have some computer imaging done. Your pictures show a clear significant horizontal chin deficiency. I don't think the question is whether chin augmentation would be beneficial but what amount of chin augmentation you would see as the best degree of change.

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