Do chin implants drastically change how you look from the front?

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I was always insecure about my recessed and weak chin and recently after a lot of thinking, decided to go forth with having a chin implant. Just wondering, would the chin implant drastically change my front view? I’m happy with how I look at the front and have main insecurities about my side view, so I would love to change mainly the length from a side point of view.

Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question.  The chin implants that I use do wrap around  the chin, so there is some change from the front, but the vast majority of the change is from the side view. I would be happy to see you for a consultation with computer imaging as my office is not far from Newark.  Good luck.

Joseph Mele, MD · Answer

Chin implants are placed in front of the lower jaw bone, along its lower edge. This primarily provides projection when viewed from the side, and has a less dramatic effect on the view from the front. Picking the best shape and size of chin implant is important. Many plastic surgeons provide computer simulation to help with communicating possible results. Many apps are also available which you can use to "simulate" surgery. If you can make the changes you want on the computer, print them and bring them to your consultation. Only an experienced surgeon can determine if what you have created is possible, but it is a great way to start the process. Good luck.

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

Great question.  And the answer is...it depends.  If you increase too much anterior projection, some of the implants used will tail off to the sides more dramatically than others.  What that means is that implant selection is particularly important in your case as you do not want to go with an implant that goes out too wide - making your chin and mandible look particularly boxy from the front, or something too thin that will give your chin a "pointy" look.  Discuss this with your surgeon so that they can choose the appropriate implant type for you and your situation. I hope some of this helps!

Michael J. Yaremchuk, MD (license resigned) · Answer

A chin implant can certainly improve your look from the side while also imparting minor definition when you look at yourself (or others see you) from the front. By increasing chin projection (if deficient), it can bring your lower facial proportions into a more harmonious balance with your middle and upper face. The link below will provide some helpful information for you.Best of luck!

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

BY definition a chin implant creates a 3D effect. While the most dramatic effect may be from the side view there is always going to be some change from ten front view as well.

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