Chin reduction: How can I make my chin smaller, or blend into my face better?

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My chin is quite large (projects horizontally) with an uneven crease. When I smile it looks like my skin is being stretched out across it way more than the average person- it looks harsh. A lot of space beneath my mouth. My entire face is asymmetrical and most noticeable in my jaw (and mouth I guess). Would I be a good candidate for a chin reduction, or some sort of jaw surgery? Can anything be improved without surgery (bone burring?)

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. In my opinion,It looks like you have a vertically short face.You haveA deep bite As well as a recessive floor job club very prominent chin.  Physical examination is key but you may require a lower jaw advancement and sliding genioplasty setback.

Bahman Guyuron, MD · Answer

Any facial asymmetry can be corrected completely or almost completely. For a full correction sometimes a jaw surgery would be necessary after orthodontic preparation. A prominent chin can also be improved either through an incision inside the mouth or through an incision placed under the chin, guided by a personal examination, without jaw surgery. Your chin is longer on the right side which can be shortened.

Michael J. Yaremchuk, MD (license resigned) · Answer

The adequacy of chin projection should take into account several variables including sex, the effect of occlusion on lower lip position, the thickness of the chin pad, and the depth of the labiomental fold. When these variables are not considered, implant augmentation may result in a chin that is unnatural and too large, particularly in a woman.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Your chin reduction would require some horizontal and vertical bone reduction by burring as well as excision of the lower chin soft tissue pad and any underneath tuck. This would be done through a submental approach.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

The size and shape of your chin can be modified via a chin reduction.  Your chin reduction would require some horizontal and vertical bone reduction by burring , and possible minor excision of some of the soft tissue.

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