Hello, I'm a 20 year old male. I'm currently undergoing orthodontic treatment for correction of a deep bite with the use of dental braces. The first pic has been captured when my upper and lower molars are touching together, while the second pic is when I leave my jaw in an idle position. My question is that what is the cause for my face to appear smaller and what can be done to make it appear more normal/masculine? Also do I have a weak chin and why is the distance between my lower lip and chin so small?
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The photograph demonstrates a recessive chin which can be augmented with a chin implant for cosmetic purposes only, versus performing a sliding genioplasty for both cosmetic and functional bite issues. A sliding genioplasty is performed as an inpatient procedure at a hospital with 1-2 days...
I'm not sure I agree with a chin implant, at least at first. You really don't have much chin recession from the side picture...even though it's turned a little. The problem is the soft tissue around the mouth. it's very full around the mouth and cheeks and less so around the...
The edited photographs do appear to be realistic and obtainable with a chin implant. Remember, the chin is a three-dimensional structure and this is only one view. Chin implants are manufactured in variety of sizes and shapes, are inserted through submental approach under local...