Have decided to finally go through with getting surgery done, I have a very narrow (maybe recessed as well) jawline. Even at a very low body fat my face has no angularity and a weak profile view. Based on the pictures what should I be looking for in regards to surgery, implants, bimax, chin? I have attached a photo of what would be my ideal from front on view. Would be willing to travel across Australia or even overseas if needed to find a surgeon who has done similar procedures before. Thanks
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The best approach for an uneven jawline, provided one likes the longer side, is a custom made implant to lower the higher (shorter) side. That is made from a 3D CT scan and is usually placed through an intraoral approach.
Without the benefit of an in-person exam, I would suggest buccal fat removal with a chin implant. Buccal fat removal is one of my favorite operations and will give you more angularity and a leaner appearance. Combined with a chin implant, I think it would make a positive change in your...
In most cases, internal sutures for chin surgery are resorbable. Sometimes the sutures do not reabsorb and must be removed. It is very important to follow-up with your surgeon because he knows what type of sutures were placed beneath the skin. Some surgeons use non-resorbable sutures to secure...