Asked By:guntherddr in Paris, Île-de-France, France
Hello, I’m wondering if a genioplasty might benefit me. I think moving my chin down could help with my mental crease? And create a better side profile? My chin is also slightly crooked and I think that’s part of the reason the right side of my face has this sort of lump underneath my lip corners.
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Yes, an incision from beneath the chin would allow a shaving procedure to reduce the projection of the chin and improve symmetry and balance. The procedure is performed with intravenous sedation anesthesia.
Based on the photos, your chin is slightly recessed and your facial balance would be improved with a chin implant of sliding genioplasty. In most cases, this reduces the dynamic action of the mentalis muscle. In addition, I would recommend submental and jawline liposuction to improve the...
I would need more information to provide recommendations. A CT of the mandible will provide valuable information in regards to the correct height. You have a shallow mentolabial fold that generally indicates a lack of horizontal projection. A revision genioplasty is possible.