I have always been bothered by my profile. I am now noticing that I can see my recessed chin & double chin from the front as well. I had braces to correct an overbite as a teenager but still have minor TMJ/jaw issues. I'd rather not get an invasive jaw surgery. I like the shape of my chin when I smile and I like my heart shaped face. I think that a chin implant would help my appearance but would adding liposuction give me a more desirable result and enhanced jaw definition?
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The direct answer is 'yes'. In fact there are circumstances which require that type of combination to achieve the proper projection and contour. The type of implant material can be modified as well.
It's best to begin by consulting with a surgeon in-person to discuss your options. During your initial examination, your #chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. In younger individuals a chin implant...
A genioplasty is a surgery to improve chin projection and chin length and is performed in my office under IV sedation and takes about 1 hour. There is no change to your bite so you can go home and eat a normal dinner. It can change your profile more significantly than a chin implant because the...