Side profile concerns - Would a chin implant help or would i need jaw surgery to fix this? (Photo)

They are appealing: quick surgery, cheap, outpatient management and veeery easy technical for the surgeon, even the less skilled and experienced can do them, however they have very bad downsides, in practical terms they have short duration due to pain, displacement, visibility, mobility, weird...

It sounds like this would be an appropriate question to ask your surgeon. I am not aware of advocating for a chin implant surgery before sliding genioplasty surgery. Thank you for this question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

It would be helpful if you could include a few pictures, especially profile pictures. Assessments for these procedures are not always easy or straightforward and different providers will have different opinions. It’s possible to have a weak chin and not be a good candidate for chin a...

A chin implant will sometimes compress the underlying bone and create a hollow into the bone. Also, the skin is going to stretch. A 4mm implant may not give a 4mm projection. Most surgeons use sizers at the time of surgery to assess what looks appropriate. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

You Are a Good Candidate for a Chin Implant In your case, a chin implant seems like the most suitable permanent solution. Chin implants provide a lasting change to the structure and shape of the chin. They make the chin more defined and aesthetically pleasing, especially if your chin is not...

It is difficult to determine the best course of treatment without an in-office visit. There are several treatment options, including removal of the current implant. There appears to be an asymmetry and the soft tissue pad appears thick. A shallow mentolabial fold sometimes indicates that the...