Would I benefit from a lower jaw augmentation? Little resistance is present on left side, no pain (photos)

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I am a tall 6,1 33 year old male and have this circular baby face genetics in my family. However i do feel that my jaw is not the right place(backwards) if i pay attention there is a little resistance in left joint movement with no pain. Is it worth going for a surgical procedure?

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

If you are concerned about the placement and movement of your jaw, you could always schedule a consult with a craniomaxillofacial surgeon to get some imaging and advice. In general, jaw surgery is not performed for cosmetic reasons. However, if you are looking for just cosmetic options, you are a good candidate for a genioplasty.  The lower portion of your face is short, and you have a deep labiomental fold (right under your bottom lip). This procedure allows us to essentially move your chin into the optimal position. In your case, the chin would come down and slightly forward, giving your lower face length and definition. It would lower the crease and elongate your jawline and provide more "adult" facial contours. You may also consider buccal fat removal to reduce some of the fullness in your cheeks. Together, these procedures could help to reduce the natural "baby" features you are referring too.

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