Hello. I wish I could have a longer face, more at lower 1/3rd of the face. When I push my mandible down with mouth still closed, my lower face get longer, triangular and more attractive. I don't know if I should go for a chin implant or seek assistance from a oral surgeon or I should leave it as it is now. I also want prominent jaw line to give more definition to my face. Should I need to get a chin procedure or whole jaw needs to be adjusted. I don't have any bite or oral issue. Thanks for your time.
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January 27, 2018
Answer: Is it possible to increase vertical length of lower 1/3 of face?
This is actually a very complex question. It really boils down to why is it crooked in the first place. Below I will list the possible reasons for crookedness and what I would recommend to fix it:1) Surgical Swelling- if you are 6 months or less from the surgery there still may be some pos...
Dear jbalsamello, You would need to seen by a specialist for an evaluation to determine the cause of the asymmetry and whether it can be corrected. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
If you're unhappy with your final results after a chin implant you have the option to get a smaller implant. It is rather easy and quick procedure to place a smaller implant if the implant is made of silicone. If you have a Gortex or other type of implant, I would be more difficult to pla...
