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
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Answer: Is it possible to make the chin a little wider without implants?
A genioplasty is usually performed by an oral surgeon when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. For cosmetic purposes, consider placement of a chin implant to augment your chin forward for better facial balance and proportions. Placement of a chin implant can be performed under local...
It seems that chin augmentation with implant would be appropriate procedure to address chin deficiency. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, possibly 3D software simulation, is recommended. Good luck.
You probably have prominence due to the mandible having a boney structure that projects your soft tissue. You would likely need to some kind of reduction genioplasty (boney chin surgery).
You would consult a plastic surgeon that does genioplasty as part of their practice or a maxillofacial...
