Chin Implants vs fat grafting - Can you use fat grafting for a more projected chin? (photos)

Question

I'm a guy who wants a more forward chin to line up with my nose and mouth. It seems that a lot of people choose the chin implant route but fat grafting seems to be equally effective and permanent. Can you use fat grafting for a more forward chin? Why do more people seem to prefer a chin implant even though fat grafting is permanent and has quicker recovery (especially in the face)?

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

In order for grafted fat to survive there has to be an abundance of a post tissue to support the graft. The chin is grossly lacking in host tissue and grafted fat in this area will dissipate, become the chronic and eventually dissolve. any impressive pictures you’ve seen a fat grafting in the termnaria are most likely early results that did not maintain permanence. Fat transfer is good for diffuse overall volume but is not good together large amount of volume in small specific areas like you need for a chin augmentation. There are three options to augment the chin. Fillers which are not dependent on hosted tissue, implants or a sliding genioplasty. There are three options to augment the chin. Fillers which are not dependent on host tissue, implants or a sliding genioplasty. Implants and the sliding genioplasty both have their own advantages and disadvantages.
That is the reason surgeons who are talented and have experience don’t do fat grafting in this area.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Chin Implants vs fat grafting - Can you use fat grafting for a more projected chin? (photos)

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