What options are there for a vertically short chin? (Photos)
June 23, 2024
Asked By:tiw88 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
I’ve disliked my lower face for years as I haven’t got and vertical definition and it doesn’t look like I have a chin and this was caused by an overbite. I have regularly had fillers for years which help a bit but don’t do a lot for vertical lengthening. Would a chin implant help as I don’t have a lot of bone for sliding genioplasty? I’ve heard they cause bone resorption so I don’t know.
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June 27, 2024
Answer: You may consider doing nothing to your chin.
If chin implants are placed too high, they can impinge upon the mental nerves and cause pain. Additionally, since the mandible is at a 45° angle to the ground, all implants have a propensity for increasing the vertical height of the lower third of somebody’s face. I hope this explanation is he...
Monthly financing or payment plans are definitely an option. Every office has a different service tier of financing plans that they offer. You'll just have to find an office that you feel comfortable with to provide procedure with the financing plan that fits your budget.
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Thank you for your inquiry! You would be a great candidate for a Chin Augmentation to add projection and Submental Liposuction to sculpt your jawline. Both procedures can safely be done in one surgery. We would love to meet with you in person or virtually for a consultation to help you reach...