What kind of surgery/treatment do I need to correct my uneven jawline and long face shape?
December 5, 2021
Asked By:flyingprivate in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
I'm a 31 year old female and I've always been insecure about my chin (how long it is) and overall facial asymmetry. I have a long face shape (long forehead, long chin, long cheeks) and I suspect that I'll need orthodontic treatment with any corrective surgery (mandibular, maxillary, or both) that could correct my facial asymmetry, even though my teeth seem ok.
Answers (2)
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It appears that there is some jaw asymmetry between the two sides of the lower face at the jaw angle region. Most likely the right side lacks the same bone volume and shape the left good side has. A 3D CT scan is needed to determine the exact bony differences between the two sides from which a...
It’s a little hard to get an idea of what your problem is from your description.
I suggest scheduling a few in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons.
Consider re-posting with supporting pictures or you’re unlikely to get a meaningful response.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD
It appears that you have a short chin in a vertical dimension and a little too much projection. I would recommend a genioplasty to lengthen your chin to reduce the deep mentolabial fold and set the chin back a bit.
