I have had two consultations regarding a chin implant, and I’m finally ready to make the decision, but I want to ask other doctors; will a chin implant completely smooth out my chin contour? My cleft is quite shallow and pliable, and when I press lightly on either side of my chin, it disappears. But my mind can’t wrap around the idea that the mentalis muscle will be smoothed out so drastically. Will a larger implant conceal the cleft better than a smaller one? Please help!
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Your profile photograph indicates that the lower jaw is slightly small, with a somewhat recessed chin. Additionally, the relatively deep labiomental sulcus suggests that a chin implant might provide more natural and effective enhancement than genioplasty in your case.
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Personally, I believe you have a pleasing appearance to your chin on front view and profile view. It's not clear what you mean by it's poking out. If your chin implant is causing any sort of discomfort, it could be misplaced, and removal would be curative. In our experience, you could certainly...
Based on your computer Imaging, you may benefit from a medium-sized chin implant for an additional 9 mm of chin projection on profile. Please consider visiting a reputable facial plastic surgeon so you could see what might be best for you moving forward. Thank you for this question! Sincerely,...
