I am almost 11 months post op rhinoplasty which has left the tip of my nose swollen, given it a slightly crooked appearance, and somewhat turned me off to the concept of invasive surgery since my appearance is now objectively worse. That being said, I still desperately want to improve my profile. My chin is rather shallow and I'm wondering what is truly the most effective way to achieve the results I want (photos of ideal also included). Please advise.
February 7, 2017
Answer: Can I achieve a pointed chin/heart shaped face with a chin implant or am I better off with filler? From your photos, it may be possible to achieve the results you are looking for with either an implant or injectable fillers. Of the two, the implant will have the advantage of giving you a more permanent result. However, if you are not certain about the shape or size of the implant, injectable filler can be somewhat more controllable in that the injections can be performed at more than one sitting. The downside - the fillers do resorb over time. Of the fillers, Voluma, can last up to two years. Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.
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February 7, 2017
Answer: Can I achieve a pointed chin/heart shaped face with a chin implant or am I better off with filler? From your photos, it may be possible to achieve the results you are looking for with either an implant or injectable fillers. Of the two, the implant will have the advantage of giving you a more permanent result. However, if you are not certain about the shape or size of the implant, injectable filler can be somewhat more controllable in that the injections can be performed at more than one sitting. The downside - the fillers do resorb over time. Of the fillers, Voluma, can last up to two years. Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.
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February 5, 2017
Answer: Chin Augmentation Dear SophieMoreau, It is a shame that your surgeon did not perform a chin augmentation at the time of your rhinoplasty to provide a better balance to your profile and overall facial aesthetic. I would suggest that you seek consultation and have imaging performed to show you how chin augmentation would effect your profile. You can see in the video above the imaging process and how it works and how close in proximity the end results are to the projected results. Having this performed will give you a good idea to see if this change in fact would meet your expectations. Personally, I believe a chin augmentation would nicely balance your face. See the link below as well for further examples. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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February 5, 2017
Answer: Chin Augmentation Dear SophieMoreau, It is a shame that your surgeon did not perform a chin augmentation at the time of your rhinoplasty to provide a better balance to your profile and overall facial aesthetic. I would suggest that you seek consultation and have imaging performed to show you how chin augmentation would effect your profile. You can see in the video above the imaging process and how it works and how close in proximity the end results are to the projected results. Having this performed will give you a good idea to see if this change in fact would meet your expectations. Personally, I believe a chin augmentation would nicely balance your face. See the link below as well for further examples. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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