Am I a good candidate for a chin implant? (photos)

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I have a round, shapeless face with skin that hangs in folds and jowls. I had a jaw extension surgery as a teenager for orthodontic reasons, but I think the surgeons ought to have put in a chin implant to finish the job. The nasolabial folds are even worse when I smile. Would a chin implant tighten my face, lengthen it and give it shape?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Without an exam your question cannot be answered.  You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is some information to help you make this decision: Candidates for Chin Augmentation - Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If you are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin augmentation

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

You are a candidate for chin implant surgery. This can be done either under local anesthia or general its just a very small incision under the chin that you will not see once healed and the implant is placed under there. You will need to wear the chin strap afterwards during the healing process. You should go an talk to a plastic surgeon and see what is the best way to do this.

Giancarlo Zuliani, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Your situation is a bit more complex than most since you already had orthognathic surgery and also you require a bit of horizontal as well as vertical extension. I am assuming your dental occlusion or bite are fine now. Looking at your pictures you could stand a bit more projection in the chin. To vertically augment one can use a vertical extension chin implant as well as a procedure called sliding genioplasty. In a case where you have already had jaw surgery however, this technique becomes a bit more difficult. I would seek a board-certified surgeon experienced in this surgery who can meet you in person and talk about all your options. I hope this helps!

Laurence Kirwan, MD, FRCS, FACS · Answer

A chin implant will not only improve your facial appearance in the frontal and profile view but will give a better balance to your face. Right now, your nose is more prominent because of the weak chin. Consult with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who us experienced in this kind of surgery and look at his before and after pictures on his web site,

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The photographs demonstrate a weak and recessive chin profile for which a chin implant can augment and bring the chin forward to help with facial balance and proportions. Chin implants are manufactured in a  large array of shapes and sizes, and also can be custom carved when necessary depending upon the patient's unique anatomy. For more information many examples, please see the video and the link below

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