What is the best way to restore a chin and jawline that has thinned with age?

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My jaw and chin have gotten thinner with age and seem to be asymmetric as well. What is the best way to solve this problem? Facial implants or can fat grafting be done? I prefer something more permanent, not fillers.

Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS · Answer

Fat grafting is definitely an option. There are some benefits and downfalls to that. Honestly, some fillers do a good job for exactly this. Radiesse for instance does have some permanent qualities.    Implants are becoming less and less common because of the infection risks and the incision required to place them.  
  
 Hope this helps,
  
Best of luck,
  DrC

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Estuht.  Fat transfer from the tummy or thighs to the face is an excellent option for people of all ages. Younger patients can enhance their cheekbones or lips with fat that is natural and long lasting. As we age, our face deflates, losing fat, causing sagging skin to look more obvious. Fat grafting to the face rejuvenates the face with biological filler, your own fat! I frequently use fat transfer to my facelift patients to enhance and prolong the result. Depending on the individual, one treatment does the trick, but sometimes secondary touch ups are needed.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS · Answer

I am unclear as to exactly what you mean by thinning. I suggest you get an in person consulation to determine exactly what is bothering you. If you feel there is excess skin on the jawline and chin area, then tightening procedures are available- they vary from non-surgical to minimally invasive to surgery. So the consultation will determine exactly what you need and what your expectations are.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Fat grafting or medpor implants are the two best options in my experience.  It would be very helpful to also evaluate a true lateral profile picture of your chin.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photo. A chin implant would be a longer lasting option in comparison to fillers. Please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.

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