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The vertical lengthening chin implant provides a 45 degree dimensional augmentation which is equal amounts of vertical and horizontal lengthening. In the largest size that is 7mms in both directions for a composite 15mms of chin expansion. Whether that is adequate for you remains to be determined bit that is about as much as most soft tissue chin pads can be primarily expanded. But it is also important to consider the shape of the chin augmentation as well which is what will make the difference between using a standard VLC vs custom chin implant design.
A lot of the determination of which direction the implant gives volume is based on how it’s placed.I’ve never seen a chin implant even coming close to the measurements you’ve mentioned. There’s no way a 2 inch implant is going to fit under anyone’s chin or look normal even with drastic measures like tissue expansion.Without a picture we can’t make an assessment. Perhaps it’s time to talk to some plastic surgeons in person and let them give you some direction of what may be appropriate.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
You do not have to worry about the silicone implants breaking down. If you are using the appropriate silicone implants designed for the face, the implants are not likely to breakdown over time by your body. This is evidenced as I have removed silicone nasal implants that have been in...
Unfortunately, placing a chin or jaw implant is unlikely to improve your TMJ symptoms. You can have your TMJ symptoms addressed with Botox injections to the masseter muscles. This also has a slimming effect on the lower face. If you are looking to widen your face, this may have...
The effect of a genioplasty procedure is powerful and patient satisfaction is high. The amount of movement that you are considering are too insignificant and not worth the time and recovery. I never perform this procedure without moving the chin forward at the minimum of 5 mm. In men, I u...