Is it possible to make the chin a little wider without implants/filler?

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Hello, I've looked online but haven't found much information whether or not this can be done. I'm looking for maybe 2 or 3 mm of chin expansion on the sides (to make the chin less narrow), but I'd prefer if it was done without implants or filler. Is this feasible and would a maxillofacial surgeon be better for this type of thing or a plastic surgeon? thanks in advance

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Filler placed in the chin is going to only give you a very temporary augmentation. Consider placement of a small chin implant which can give additional width. One such implant is called the pre-Jowl implant, manufactured by Implantech. Its place thru a small submental incision under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. The only other option is to perform osteotomy to the jawbone, which would be much more invasive under general anesthesia

Debra L. Stafford, MD · Answer

Hello. The chin can be expanded without an implant or filler by the use of osteotomies (cutting of the bone) of the chin or jaw. Depending on what is required, orthodontic work of the teeth may be required. 
Sincerely,Dr Debra Stafford

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