I am looking to improve my profile. I am looking at rhinoplasty, but also genioplasty. I don't have a recessed chin but I do think a genio would help. Q. Can genioplasty also help with chubby cheeks a little bit? Q. What is the ideal chin height? Q. Will the genioplasty effect be similar to jutting my jaw forward?
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Based on your photo. Two issues are producing the appearance you don't like. 1) Your face looks long because your cheeks are underdeveloped. Augmenting them by fat transfer (yes properly performed it is permanent), Fillers (temporary), or implants will fix that. 2) Your eyes aren't low, your ha...
Hello Ellie,
The lower third of your face (where the chin is located) is a little long, and this can be corrected with a vertical shortening of your chin bone. This surgery is done through an intraoral approach (leaving no visible scars),and it won't change your teeth alignment. ...
I agree that soft tissue changes although subtle will still be expected over the next 4-6 months and in general you do not want to be premature to assess your final results until then. It is true that your photos are not consistent which makes it difficult to objectively assess your...
