Can an overbite be corrected with derma filler or fat injections or is surgery needed for this? (Photo)

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I would like to know if even a lower facelift would help with my overbite correction without having to do surgery.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Chin can be treated with fillers cosmetically but will not improve the underlying issue which may need an implant or jaw surgery . Please see an expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jason R. Dudas, MD · Answer

Overbite is a very specific diagnosis with particular dental features.  This is not correctable with fillers or a facelift.  What some patients mistake as or confuse with an overbite is often also described as a "weak chin".  This may be improved with fillers, depending on the case.  A face lift could also be an option, but may give the best result when combined with a chin implant. It's best to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in this area to determine which option is best.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Fillers like Restylane Lyft and Juvederm Voluma can be used for chin augmentation. However, it is not a treatment for an "overbite".

Karen Leong, MD · Answer

Hello, what exactly is troubling you? You say "overbite" but you show a side profile photo without showing teeth.
When I look at your photo, what I notice that may be what you're dissatisfied with, is that your chin is recessed and doesn't fit your facial profile. With a small chin, your neck isn't as slender and well defined as it should be. You lose the cervicomental angle - the angle between your chin and neck that people notice on profile views. 
What can be done to improve this? I suggest a silicone chin implant and liposuction of the fat under the chin to really contour and define the area. Or, if you are not interested in an implant, the chin can be moved forward by repositioning the bone during surgery to give the same effect.
If it is the actual overbite (teeth) issue that is troubling you, an orthodontist or oral surgeon may be your best consultation as they can recommend braces or orthgnathic surgery (moving the bones of the jaw and face) to reposition the teeth.
Please make sure to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon or orthodontist/oral surgeon. I hope this helps! - Dr. Leong

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi emontoya29,We have a lot of non-surgical options like using dermal fillers. We like using Voluma and Restylane which are stiffer. To emphasize the chin, I would also suggest treating the submental fat with Kybella. All the best, Justin Harper, M.D

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended · Answer

The most traditional and predictable method to correct an overbite is with braces.  Braces alone isn't always enough, so some minor jaw surgery may be needed as well.  I would start with a visit to an orthodontist.Sometimes a side effect of sleep apnea treatment with an oral appliance is having the jaw come forward (nearly a form of orthodontics).  This is unpredictable, but if you had sleep apnea you might consider this as well (and medical insurance would contribute instead of dental).  I certainly do NOT mean to treat sleep apnea if you don't HAVE sleep apnea, so you would need to be tested first.

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