What procedures can be performed to improve the lower half of my face? Chin implant? (photos)

December 29, 2021
Asked By:Magic2219

I've always been self-conscious about the lower half of my face (the lower half of face looks awkward and sad) and am wondering if I'm a good candidate for a chin implant or what other procedures would help address these issues. I also feel that my face is crooked (the left side of my face is slightly higher than the right) due to an incorrect palatal expander worn as a 12yo (an incorrect expander was placed in the roof of my mouth for 8 months so only 1 side was being expanded).

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January 5, 2022

Answer: Sliding genioplasty

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACSBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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January 5, 2022

Answer: Sliding genioplasty

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACSBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
January 4, 2022

Answer: Facial Sculpting Candidate -- Fillers, Threads, Fat Transfer, Implants, See an expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 4, 2022

Answer: Facial Sculpting Candidate -- Fillers, Threads, Fat Transfer, Implants, See an expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 4, 2022

Answer: Lower face improvement

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 4, 2022

Answer: Lower face improvement

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 4, 2022

Answer: Chin augmentation

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 4, 2022

Answer: Chin augmentation

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 5, 2022

Answer: Lower half of face

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 5, 2022

Answer: Lower half of face

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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