What can I do to improve the vertical length of my face? Would a chin implant help? (photos)

Based on your photos, I believe you would enjoy the appearance of a chin implant, since you have somewhat weak chin projection on profile. I am not certain, however, that the shadowing you describe will improve. Since your chin will be projected forward, the labiomental crease may deepen....

Hello and thank you for your question. A formal evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are both surgical and non-surgical options to correct your chin. We can place a chin implant, which is a quick surgical procedure. Many of my patients try to avoid surgery,...

Chorus implants have advantages and disadvantages. They tend to be more difficult to remove because they allow in growth of tissue. I suggest consulting with plastic surgeons and oral surgeons who have formal cranio facial surgery backgrounds. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD

I suggest not worrying about problems that don’t exist and are unlikely to develop. Talk to your provider if you have questions about the upcoming removal of your implant. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD

The size and length of time since the surgery have an impact on the amount of skin laxity following removal. If you place a larger implant or undergo a sliding genioplasty then there should be no laxity. If you elect to simply have the implant removed, there could be some skin laxity and sagging.

I agree that your chin aesthetics can be improved. Your real issue involves your lower jaw and upper jaw. You have a short face vertically. Improvement is best accomplish with a two jaw osteotomy surgery that gives you length to your vertical dimension and advances, your lower jaw. If you...