Will a Chin Implant provide enough projection for my recessed chin? (photos)

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Hi Docs, My chin is very weak. I wanted to get some thoughts about it. Do you think chin implant can give my chin enough projection? What about fillers? I am not sure how bad is the recession but I want to avoid genioplasty primarily due to the recovery time and costs. But I am wondering how much benefit will a chin implant provide. Thanks!

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Without examining your entire face in person, it is impossible to tell what cosmetic procedure might best meet your needs. I recommend that you schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery. They will assess your jawline and use computer imagery to demonstrate your options - both surgical and nonsurgical - for improving your profile. Best of luck!

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

Genioplasty would be a better option for you in my opinion. The recovery is a bit more, but if you go to someone who does it frequently, the recovery is not bad. It is a better long term result, and you need about 1cm of advancement. A chin implant may make your jawline a bit wide as well and from what I can see you don't need it. A big chin implant is hard to get in, or it means a bigger incision to get it in easier. Talk to a few surgeons and see what resonates with you the best.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A formal evaluation would be needed to determine what's best. Many of my patients try to avoid surgery, so we perform a non-surgical chin augmentation treatment with injectable fillers. Fillers like Radiesse, Voluma, BellaFill as well as Sculptra are injected into the area, improving the overall appearance of the lower face and balancing the jaw and lip harmony. We use cannula injections to meticulously contour and project the chin, soften the chin along the jawline and improve the chin crease.

Implants are still a great option once you are 100% positive that you are ready for a permanent enhancement.​ I suggest getting a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert; our practice is located right here in Los Angeles. Best, Dr. Emer

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The best way to preoperatively determine the potential benefits of a chin implant is through computer imaging. The question is not whether a chin implant will provide benefits but what exact amount of added projection looks the most beneficial to you. Computer imaging can show you various amounts of added projection so you can select which one is best.

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