Chin/Jaw feels too long - how do I look less horse-y? (photo)

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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?

Bryan Rolfes, MD · Answer

The average male chin is taller and wider than that of the average female, so having a taller than average chin makes your lower face look masculine.  Reducing the width and height of you chin will have a minimal affect on the apparent size of your nose, reducing how far your chin projects forward will have a slightly more significant affect on the apparent size of your nose.  To keep your full cheeks in proportion with the rest of your lower face you may want to consider a "buccal fat pad excision" at the same time as jaw reduction.  I hope this helps. Bryan Rolfes

Alex Kim, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.  Based on the photos, you have overall well proportioned face.  You have a good proportion of upper, middle and lower thirds of the face.  However, the side of the jaw, from the chin to the angle of jaw, is more prominent than average, making the lower jaw rather strong.  Reducing this mandibular border and narrowing the chin will make lower third of the face thinner, and also makes more feminine.  I recommend you to see a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience in this type of procedures.Best,Alex Kim, MD

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