Problem with deep mentolabial fold, should I opt for a chin implant with my rhinoplasty? (Photos)

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Hello! I have been concerned with my chin area (from a sagittal view) for a while now, and have noticed it’s mainly because of having a deep mentolabial fold. part of the reason I’m asking this is because I will be getting a rhinoplasty surgery next month, and want to see if I should opt in to get a chin implant as well. What I am unsure about is what exactly is causing the appearance of a deep mentolabial fold and how to fix this? (is it the angle of my chin, and if so would implant help).

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have a nicely projected chin appearance. Adding a chin implant would only make the crease above your chin worse. Sometimes, injectable fillers can't be considered for softening the appearance of a deep labiomental crease, however, care needs to be taken to place the filler at the proper depth. And I'll practice, we prefer to use microdroplet Silikon-1000 for permanent results. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You are not a candidate for a chin implant.  Your chin is protruding far enough and an implant would make your situation worse.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

The correct treatment for a deep mentolabial fold is a lengthening sliding genioplasty. A chin implant would make the fold even more profound. When the chin is lengthened, the lower facial balance will improve dramatically. I would not recommend a chin implant.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It would be helpful to post a better set of photographs in a chin neutral position, which includes your nose to make a determination about how best to proceed with both procedures versus just a rhinoplasty

Problem with deep mentolabial fold, should I opt for a chin implant with my rhinoplasty? (Photos)

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Problem with deep mentolabial fold, should I opt for a chin implant with my rhinoplasty? (Photos)

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