Am I a good candidate for Genioplasty or would another surgery be better suited? (photos)

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I am 19 years old and my receding chin has always bothered me. I had buccal fat removal 2 years ago for excess cheek fat. My main insecurity is the convex appearance of my face but i'm not sure if a chin implant/chin filler would be a better route than genioplasty. I like the less invasive nature of filler or an implant, but the migration of filler along with how temporary it is dissuades me. I've also heard that an implant isn't a good option for a young patient.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

You are a candidate for either a genioplasty or a chin implant. Both procedures would give you better lower facial balance. I would likely recommend a chin implant over a genioplasty unless you have a particular preference.

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

It does depend on your desired outcome, but we do recommend a genioplasty over getting fillers every 6 months. Some people start with fillers to get a better idea of what they will look like, but it is not worth it in the long term. We also morph photos of patients so they have an idea of what the outcome will be, and it lets us know what they like vs. dislike. Overall, genioplasties are usually the best option for people looking for chin augmentations.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

What counts in chin augmentation is the dimensions that need to be changed and then determine how best to do it. With your chin deficiency and moderate projection needed you could have it done with either an implant or a sliding genioplasty. With either technique the key is to avoid overprojection or making it wider. Computer imaging from three different angles is needed to help you with these decisions.

Am I a good candidate for Genioplasty or would another surgery be better suited? (photos)

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