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Muscle can be brought together to improve the cleft. Fat grafting can be used. Filler can also be used. There are many ways to address this issue. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Cleft chin reduction/removal is done by a combination of bone augmentation (if there is a cleft in the bone) as well as mentalis muscle plication with fat grafting. In cases where chin augmentation is also needed, this would serve as the method of obliterating the bony cleft. For a women, a central button chin implant would also help with reducing the chin cleft.
Having had two intraoral surgeries with residual soft tissue and widening of the chin, you need to consider an alternative approach. The other option is a submental chin reduction technique where the chin bone can be narrowed and excessive chin pad soft tissues removed and tucked. Additional...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
You do have a growth pattern whereby the right side of the face is 'longer' than the left so that when you smile; and activate muscles, it becomes more apparent. Generally, it would involve the 'orbits' down to the lower jaw. An orthodontist and Maxillofacial surgeon can provide you with more...