I have a full beard which makes me feel better about my appearance, given it hides my weak chin/jaw (biggest insecurity). In assessing the shape, size, etc. of my chin and jaw implant, do I need to trim or shave my beard? I really hope there is a way around this since my beard is my security blanket. From the consultation to actually having the surgery, how long does it generally take? I take 125mg of Sertraline (Zoloft) and 50mg of slow-release Metropolol daily. Are these risks?
December 19, 2017
Answer: I am a 24-year-old male looking into correction of my weak chin and jaw In order to perform computer imaging in the office setting, it be best to have the beard shaved off or trimmed close. That way you can better see what the new chin would look like upon your facial features. Trimming the beard would be helpful at the time of the consultation so that the surgeon can make the correct termination about which size of the implant to place. In our practice, it usually takes a couple weeks to make an appointment for a consultation, and then another couple weeks to get on the surgical schedule. Chin implants are usually placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure.
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December 19, 2017
Answer: I am a 24-year-old male looking into correction of my weak chin and jaw In order to perform computer imaging in the office setting, it be best to have the beard shaved off or trimmed close. That way you can better see what the new chin would look like upon your facial features. Trimming the beard would be helpful at the time of the consultation so that the surgeon can make the correct termination about which size of the implant to place. In our practice, it usually takes a couple weeks to make an appointment for a consultation, and then another couple weeks to get on the surgical schedule. Chin implants are usually placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure.
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July 9, 2021
Answer: Can I keep the beard for evaluation 24 year-old male looking into cosmetic surgery to correct weak chin/jaw. Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years. Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation. An experienced Chin Implant Surgeon will be able to tell if your chin and jaw line are weak even with your beard. When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".
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July 9, 2021
Answer: Can I keep the beard for evaluation 24 year-old male looking into cosmetic surgery to correct weak chin/jaw. Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years. Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation. An experienced Chin Implant Surgeon will be able to tell if your chin and jaw line are weak even with your beard. When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".
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