Can my double chin be caused by a recessed jaw? What can I do to correct this? (photos)

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I have a double chin despite being lean, is it possible for it to be caused by a recessed jaw?

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

You are a good candidate for a genioplasty. Your chin is a bit short and recessed. Moving it forward and down would bring balance to your profile while elongating your jawline. It would create a more "v" shape facial structure. It would also tighten the skin under your chin to create more contour and definition. We offer in-person or virtual consultations if you would like to discuss options further!

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello.

It is possible.

Both chin implants and sliding genioplasty, which require altering the structure of the lower jaw bone, are viable options to improve the appearance of one's chin. Sometimes liposuction is needed.

Of course, an « in person » exam is needed.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Of all the people who come in seeking chin and neck liposuction these people all have one thing in common. They all have a facial a skeletal imbalance with a mandible that is small or lacking in forward projection in comparison to their Maxilla. 
Rarely do people have an abnormal fat distribution. A double chin is caused by a mandible that is short or lacks forward projection. This causes the underling Platysma muscle to drapes and neck in an oblique fashion. Liposuction of the chin and neck can give nice improvements depending on the candidacy for the procedure. This is often related to the patient’s age, skin quality, amount of mandibular hypoplasia, and amount of fat available to remove.
Still, liposuction is the procedure that does not treat the underlying primary problem, and for that reason, partial improvement is usually the best patients should expect, without having some thing that addresses the bone structure itself.
Individuals who have a small mandible typically have a dental occlusion overbite. The profile pictures the upper lip will have significantly more forward projection than the lower lip.
You can consult with doctors who are oral surgeons or plastic surgeons to get different perspectives about various treatment options.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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