I hate the distance between my lower lip and chin/jaw. I cannot place exactly what the problem is, i just feel like my face looks very bottom heavy at times. I am reluctant to try very invasive methods but have looked at chin shaving in the past, would this make my nose look much larger? Even though my face looks quite long, I have quite chubby cheeks so this wouldn't work with a chin reduction. What is a successful yet subtle solution?
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Jaw augmentation can be achieved with a chin implant (sizes vary) or with injectable fillers (temporary). Botox can reduce the size of the masseter muscles, creating a slimmer jawline with a decrease in volume to the area. You can ask your plastic surgeon for mo...
I suspect that you intend reducing the area under your chin rather than the jaw itself. Losing weight would definitely help however you may also benefit from neck liposuction, neck lift and possibly a chin implant to help restore contour. An in-person consultation and follow-up would be a good idea
This type of surgery can potentially be done without general anesthesia (that is, under IV sedation) if you can accept external scars. Typically the external approach is done from behind the ear, but they way you've drawn the line it would require an incision under the chin as well. I ...