Does a chin implant make the rest of the jaw more defined?

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I have been looking into a chin implant because I have a weak chin right now. I have read that due to the implant pulling the skin forward slightly, the jaw appears more defined because. I am just wondering if there is any truth to that?

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.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

A chin implant changes the chin and not the jawline behind it. There is no truth to the statement that any chin stretching with an implant improves the shape of the jawline behind it. What happens at the chin can not change the appearance of the jaw angles way behind it.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Performing a chin implant does help with the jawline and it pulls the skin forward slightly. Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of sizes and shapes, are composed of Silastic, and are usually inserted through a submental incision under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. For many examples, diagrams and more information, please see the link and the video below

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Jay7032, Chin augmentation is designed to bring balance to the facial features and this is not necessarily including the definition of the jaw. On occasions other procedures would be involved including liposuction  or buccal fat pad removal however these would be determined for candidacy at the time of a consultation appointment. Seek consultations with experienced surgeons either by appointment, email or telephone for further expert opinion. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

A chin/jowl implant will improve jaw definition and lift the adjacent lax skin. Many times liposuction of the area under the chin and the lateral neck will compliment this improvement.

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