Is a 3 mm difference worth a chin implant revision or should I hold off for now and just get a rhinoplasty? 1 year po (photos)

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I had chin implant a year ago and I’m not happy with the results the doctor gave me 0.6 cm of projection with EAC-L by implantech so now I’m considering doing the surgery again with rhinoplasty but the largest available size of implants is 0.9 CM which is 3 mm difference Is it worth it to do it now with the rhinoplasty or I should wait and see another doctor for the chin implant and just do the rhinoplasty for now

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

Hi! I think you could consider both options (doing both the rhino and chin). 3mm is actually a pretty big difference when it comes to the area like the chin (if you look at the implants, you'll see that from size to size, it really only changes a very small amount). I think you could definitely handle more chin if you desire. I would consider doing that at the same time with the rhino too because that will allow the surgeon to match the nose to your "new facial skeleton". I assume you're planning to get your nasal projection (how far it sticks out from your face) down, so by doing this alone, it will give the illusion that the chin is not quite as small, but I'm not sure how much your rhinoplasty surgeon is planning to take your nose back. This is why these procedures are often done together, esp if you are dissatisfied with both elements, because they play off one another. Good luck!

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Before jumping into surgeries with their attendant expenses and post-treatment downtimes, you might instead wish to consider both a nonsurgical filler chin augmentation coupled with a nosnurgical filler rhinoplasty. An appropriately selected robust HA volumizing filler can immediately create the kind of augmentation and projection necessary to harmonize the projections in profile of the chin, lips and nose. As for the bump on the bridge of the nose, an appropriate HA lifting filler can straighten the dorsum of the nose and even lift the slight downturn of the nasal tip. Both procedures, in experienced hands, can be performed in an approximately half-hour session with immediate, on-the-spot results. You might  be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist and make sure to ask to see his/her personal before and after photos of treatment of these areas. Hope this helps and best of liuck.

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