I have a very pointy chin, which is more noticeable when I smile. Could a chin implant correct this?

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

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.

Catherine Winslow, MD · Answer

Hello! If you chin is most bothersome when you smile, I would recommend trying Botox. The chin muscles can contract and cause an alteration of the chin contour if they are hyperactive, and sometimes a simple non surgical option is all that is required to improve the appearance. Surgery will typically not improve things seen only on movement. Good luck!

Bahman Guyuron, MD · Answer

A chin that becomes pointier while smiling often is pointy in repose as well but to a lesser degree. There are a variety ways of correcting the problem which range from simply injecting some fat around the chin to shaving the bone or adding an implant. If you e-mail your pictures to one us who specialize in the is area we can help you to make a right decision.

Sean Freeman, MD · Answer

Sweetness777, no one can answer this question without adequate photos at least and of course at best an exam. You would probably benefit from either a chin implant or a chin shave; obviously an exam would be needed to tell you which. See an experienced surgeon that does "only faces" and has a lot of good photos to peruse. Search the Internet. Good luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The decision to perform a chin implant is made at rest, not upon animation. If there is pointy  chin at rest with adequate projection, a  Silastic pre-jowl implant can be inesrted to give only added width to the pointy chin. For more information, diagrams of the implants along with many examples, please see the video and the link below

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I have a very pointy chin, which is more noticeable when I smile. Could a chin implant correct this?

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