My chin seems too long and pointy for my face, makes me look less feminine, and even angry or mean at certain angles. Long ago, my orthodontist told me a simple procedure would correct it. After some research, I think that is probably incorrect - at least in terms of achieving the most beneficial outcome. I figure what he meant was taking some of the soft tissue, going through the inside of my mouth. I'm guessing that I need some soft tissue removal AND bone burring?
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thank you for your question. I would seek a consultation with a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Based on your profile image, the issue is as much with the position of your jaws as it is your chin. A surgeon can only make a chin look so large. Giving you an over-sized...
Thank you for your pictures. There is little that can be done about reducing the soft tissue of the chin. The bony chin can bed reduced to give the chin a smaller appearance.
Thank you for your pictures. There are several ways to diminish the appearance of your chin. Reducing the chin is one way. A personal consultation would go a long way to getting the most appropriate treatment for you.