I realize that some would kill to look younger, but I have found it quite debilitating, especially professionally. People often mistake me for a high schooler or college intern, when in fact I'm 29. A sliding genioplasty and jawline augmentation has been suggested to me by a local surgeon, but I'm wondering if that will make a difference in looking closer to my age. Will a sliding genioplasty do the trick, or would you suggest something else? Thanks
Answer: How to correct a poor neck angle: should I do a sliding genioplasty or platysmaplasty? As some of the other surgeons have suggested, so long as you have a normal bite there is no need to have a sliding genioplasty (which can be quite invasive). From the one profile view you submitted it appears to me that your main concerns might best be met by addressing your neck angle. Your neck angle is wide rather than sharp, which is a common genetic feature and can occur because of 3 reasons:
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Answer: How to correct a poor neck angle: should I do a sliding genioplasty or platysmaplasty? As some of the other surgeons have suggested, so long as you have a normal bite there is no need to have a sliding genioplasty (which can be quite invasive). From the one profile view you submitted it appears to me that your main concerns might best be met by addressing your neck angle. Your neck angle is wide rather than sharp, which is a common genetic feature and can occur because of 3 reasons:
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September 5, 2016
Answer: How to make a baby face look older? It is impossible to give you good advice based on your photos and desire. A detailed, in person evaluation and discussion about your goals would help. However, it is possible to temporary improvise result of chin and jaw augmentation (if that is to be considered a way to make you look more mature) by using hyaluronic acid based soft tissue fillers. This will give you a chance to see actual effect of augmentation and, if you do not like, it can easily be reversed. It is possible to reverse the effect of augmentation with injection of enzyme hyaluronidase which will dissolve filler within hours after application.You should seek a consultation with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial surgery for detailed clinical evaluation and open discussion. Good luck.
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September 5, 2016
Answer: How to make a baby face look older? It is impossible to give you good advice based on your photos and desire. A detailed, in person evaluation and discussion about your goals would help. However, it is possible to temporary improvise result of chin and jaw augmentation (if that is to be considered a way to make you look more mature) by using hyaluronic acid based soft tissue fillers. This will give you a chance to see actual effect of augmentation and, if you do not like, it can easily be reversed. It is possible to reverse the effect of augmentation with injection of enzyme hyaluronidase which will dissolve filler within hours after application.You should seek a consultation with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial surgery for detailed clinical evaluation and open discussion. Good luck.
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September 5, 2016
Answer: Help with baby face Please don't be too critical of a youthful appearance it will go soon enough and then you'll spend the rest of your life wishing you had it back. However, from your photos it appears you would benefit from liposuction of the lower face and neck. It would give more definition to the jawline and reduce the fat in the mid and lower cheek which contributes to the "baby face" look. Please see examples
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September 5, 2016
Answer: Help with baby face Please don't be too critical of a youthful appearance it will go soon enough and then you'll spend the rest of your life wishing you had it back. However, from your photos it appears you would benefit from liposuction of the lower face and neck. It would give more definition to the jawline and reduce the fat in the mid and lower cheek which contributes to the "baby face" look. Please see examples
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September 5, 2016
Answer: Chin implant versus sliding genioplasty A sliding genioplasty is performed under general anesthesia as an inpatient procedure in the hospital setting with an overnight hospital stay. It is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. Consider placement of a chin implant to help with facial balance and proportions, which brings the mandible forward for cosmetic purposes. Chin implants are placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure which takes approximately 30 minutes, and is completely reversible by removing the implant. Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of shapes and sizes, which is best determined time of the consultation and examination. In our practice, we have used Implantech Silastic pre-Jowl chin implants for over 25 years With an excellent success rate. Look for a surgeon who performs chin implants quite often and has a large before-and-after photo gallery. Digital computer imaging would also be helpful time of the consultation to see what can be accomplished with your chin on your facial features. For many examples and more information about chin implants including diagrams of the implants themselves, please see the link and the video below
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September 5, 2016
Answer: Chin implant versus sliding genioplasty A sliding genioplasty is performed under general anesthesia as an inpatient procedure in the hospital setting with an overnight hospital stay. It is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. Consider placement of a chin implant to help with facial balance and proportions, which brings the mandible forward for cosmetic purposes. Chin implants are placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure which takes approximately 30 minutes, and is completely reversible by removing the implant. Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of shapes and sizes, which is best determined time of the consultation and examination. In our practice, we have used Implantech Silastic pre-Jowl chin implants for over 25 years With an excellent success rate. Look for a surgeon who performs chin implants quite often and has a large before-and-after photo gallery. Digital computer imaging would also be helpful time of the consultation to see what can be accomplished with your chin on your facial features. For many examples and more information about chin implants including diagrams of the implants themselves, please see the link and the video below
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September 4, 2016
Answer: Help with baby face; what to do? Will a sliding genioplasty do the trick, or would you suggest something else? If you have a normal bite, there is no need to have a sliding genioplasty. An implant will be a better solution. Seek a plastic surgeon with special training in facial implants who performs hundreds of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.
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September 4, 2016
Answer: Help with baby face; what to do? Will a sliding genioplasty do the trick, or would you suggest something else? If you have a normal bite, there is no need to have a sliding genioplasty. An implant will be a better solution. Seek a plastic surgeon with special training in facial implants who performs hundreds of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.
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