I have a very weak side profile. I don't simply want a large chin but rather a nice jaw line as well. (photos)

You are right, a chin implant alone will not give you what you want. However, placing mandibular implants is more involved and a minority of plastic surgeons do this procedure, e.g., Dr. Oscar Ramirez in Baltimore. You might have better luck if you look for one of the university-based craniofacial surgeons.  These are individuals who sometimes have DDS, MD and oral surgery backgrounds.

Without an exam your question cannot be answered. However, your photos are helpful and you are probably a good candidate for a Chin Augmentation. 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

In general, facial profile can be improved with the use of a chin implant and neck liposuction. This combination of procedures tends to produce a refined and elongated jawline 

In reviewing your photos, I think that you would benefit from chin augmentation (chin implant or genioplasty) and simultaneous submental liposuction. Kybella is another option to remove the submental fat. The idea is to increase the projection of your chin and give you a well defined jawline by performing liposuction. These 2 procedures work well together.

There is no doubt that you will benefit from chin augmentation/shaping with implant. This can be achieved with selection of appropriate implant that will address both size and shape of your chin. Implants come in an array of shapes and sizes and they should be available for demonstration in the office of the surgeon who performs this type of surgery.You should seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial implants and discuss your options. Good luck.

While your chin is horizontally short as you know you also have a high and somewhat narrow jaw angle region. Without changing the jawline behind the chin any chin augmentation procedure will just make the jawline discrepancy more apparent. While some chin augmentation has a role you need jaw angle implants to complement any chin changes for an overall jawline enhancement effect.

Thank you for your question and photos.Based off of your side profile your chin does appear to be weak. A chin implant could help with this to give you a stronger profile. Begin with consultations with board certified plastic surgeons or facial plastic surgeons. Be sure you seek surgeons who have done at least 100 of these procedures per year. Computer imaging can show you what can be done to give you the look you are striving for. Your plastic surgeon should be able to guide you throughout the process.Wish you all the best,Dr. Henry Mentz

Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of sizes and shapes, and are usually placed through a small incision underneath the chin under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. The size and the shape of the implant is determined at the time of the consultation and examination, since both the chin and the chin implants are three-dimensional structures, and the augmentation is three-dimensional. In our practice, we use Implantech Silastic implants which can also be custom carved when necessary to meet patients unique anatomy. The fatty deposits in the neck can be removed with liposuction to improve the jawline. For more information, diagrams of the implants and many examples, please see the link and the video below

your lower jaw is moderately small. Having a chin surgery won't help you achieve what you are looking for. I believe the best solution is jaw surgery. 

Hi scarymerry,Based from the aesthetic proportion of the face, you have a slight forward projection deficiency of the chin, and it seems from the photos that the projection of your nose tip is also relatively longer than your nose lip distance (the distance from the base of your columella to the vermillion border of your upper lip), making your nose look over projected. For side profile, a chin implant will definitely help, while the possibility of using a jaw implant can also be considered but this needs personal evaluation.