I would like my side profile to be improved by forward sliding genioplasty. At the same time, I'd like to have a slimmer looking jaw from the front view. Is it possible for these 2 procedures to be done at the same time? I know the both require cutting the chin area so I'm unsure. Pls advice thank you.
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Barb,
Swelling after jaw surgery will hide results and lasts a few months so be patient. That being said, the dimples I see are actually your mentalis muscle, which works to push your lower lip up. The chin supports the lower lip, so reducing the chin decreases the lower lip support and causes...
If you are trying to avoid surgery, Botox to your jawline (specifically the masseter muscle) can improve your facial symmetry by decreasing the size of your muscle on your larger side. Hope this helps.
An experience face specialist can determine if your uneven jaw is mostly from soft tissue, bone, or sometimes both. X-ray and CT imaging may help to diagnose the underlying reason in some cases. Once the diagnosis is made, treatment can range from injections of Botox, removal of...
