I have a recessed chin/jaw and have had a double chin my entire life. I am 41 years old and would like to have a neck lift but I have a 2 year old son and can’t afford to take the proper time off for recovery. I can however, have Chin lipo and an implant put in. Would doing this be pointless because what I really need is a neck lift and chin implant?
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You do have a recessed chin, but the implant does make your lower face wider, and it it is tilting towards one side. You are a good candidate for a genioplasty. This is a permanent procedure that allows us to pretty much put your chin in whatever position you like. By bringing it slightly...
Dear lucych,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from chin augmentation. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more...
H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Based on the x-ray, it appears that you would benefit from a chin implant. I could tell more, if I saw photographs. But you should get a significant improvement. This is a very safe procedure performed thru a 1 centimeter incision in the chin crease.