Will a chin implant help move the part of the chin underneath the lower lip forward as well?

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My lower jaw is a little bit weak/receded, and I know a genioplasty would give me the results I desire, but it's too invasive for my taste. I worry the chin implant will only expand the tip of my chin and not the area above it, from my lower lip, down.

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

...you are wrong about your approach and judgement regarding your chin surgery; an osseous genioplasty is the golden standard, safe, practically painless and of swift recovery.You are right about your knowledge, your goals are only feasible with a genioplasty on the chin's bone.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Without an exam your question cannot be answered.  You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is some information to help you make this decision: Candidates for Chin Augmentation - Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If you are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin augmentation
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William Portuese, MD · Answer

Chin implants are only approximately 1 cm in height, and are placed directly over the lower edge of the mandible. Placing the implant  over the genio-labial sulcus will create unwanted pressure on the tooth roots and it is in the wrong location. For more information, diagrams of the implants and many before-and-after examples of chin implants, please see the link and the video below

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

An  implant will  increase chin projection and improve contour up to the horizontal crease of the chin. The implant will not change the lower lip which extends from this crease up to the top of the lower lip.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Chin implants give a very  pleasing aesthetic result for patients with a chin too small for their face. As to what might be the right operation for you, there would be no way to comment without photos.

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