Do I have a weak chin? Is that why my nose looks so long? (photos)

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Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello - Thanks for your question.  Actually, you have both a long nose and a recessed chin.  In my rhinoplasty practice, I see this quite commonly.  Patients with this combination of complaints do well with rhinoplasty to reduce the nose and a chin implant to project the chin.  A consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist in your area will help you better understand your options, etc.  Good luck, Dr. Shah

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

Without an exam your question cannot be answered. However, your photos are helpful and you are probably a good candidate for a Chin Augmentation. 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

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Although your photo doesn't show all necessary details of facial profile it is obvious that you will benefit from conservative chin and nose surgery.  Chin augmentation with implant and rhinoplasty could be done in the same time.You should seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in nose surgery and discuss your options. Good luck.

Sean Freeman, MD · Answer

weakchinboy, cannot tell from your photo (you need to be in what we call the "Frankfort horizontal" and can't tell if you are. See a surgical specialist that does "only faces" and get an evaluation. Look for experience and good photos. Good luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of facial photographs are  required to make a determination about a weak and recessive chin profile in relationship to the nose. When patients have a weak in recessive chin profile, a chin implant is placed to give the added augmentation to the chin. When the nose is overly projecting, it can be de-projected to help balance the nose. Commonly both procedures are performed together to help significantly with facial balance and proportions. For more information, diagrams and many before and after results of rhinoplasty/chin implants, please see link and video below

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