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I have a prominent chin, but it’s mostly soft tissue. Would I still need a chin reduction? (photos)

angelenam16Feb 24, 2022
My chin sticks out further than I would like from my side profile. What would be the best way to fix this? I also have a double chin so can I get chin liposuction at the same time?

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Answered on Feb 25, 2022
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Timothy Osborn, MD

You can have a genioplasty revision, but it would involve another osteotomy. It is hard to tell without any photographs to go on, but depending on the desired look, shaving down might be easier. Or possibly a partial implant to help with the imbalance.

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Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)

Your facial skeletal structure is fairly complex and it’s worthwhile getting a full comprehensive evaluation. I don’t think an implant or sliding genioplasty will be sufficient. Your chin already has substantial forward projection with a deep labial mental angle. At the same time you must lik...

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As far as a chin augmentation, fillers would only get you so far. Plus you have to constantly keep getting them touched up. Chin implants are good for some people, but I agree that you could benefit from a genioplasty. Not only would this balance your profile, making your nose appear smaller, it...

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