I Have a Weak Chin - Do I Need a Chin Implant or Jaw Surgery?

Based on your photos, your profile would be improved by electing to have a chin implant procedure.  Please understand that this will not correct any dental/mandibular issues specifically. The cost of this type of procedure will vary based on your location, but I would first begin with a consultation from a board-certified facial plastic surgeon.  Explain your concerns and allow him/her to best guide you in person, based on your physical assessment and personal goals.  Best of luck on your journey.

Thank you for your question and photos. It does appear you could benefit from a chin implant to increase the projection of your chin and balance out your other facial features. Keep in mind that while this procedure will improve your facial profile, it will not do anything to improve your bite. That would need to be addressed by an oral surgeon with expertise in this area. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon for a more detailed discussion of your concerns and goals and a comprehensive examination. This is the first step to creating a customized treatment plan that will meet your needs and goals best.

It's best to begin by consulting with a surgeon in-person to discuss your options. During your initial examination, your #chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. In younger individuals a chin implant alone is usually all that is needed to improve the appearance of the neck. Subsequently, it will also improve the overall #balance of the face and can create the illusion of a smaller nose. As a stand-alone procedure, chin augmentation can be performed in the office under local #anesthesia. For individuals with signs of #aging in the neck, a chin implant added to one of the recommended procedures above, will provide optimal results.If you are not a candidate at the time of your #consultation, your board certified plastic surgeon can recommend alternatives to address your concern. Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in #face, #neck and #chin procedures is important to ensure you are receiving the best advice, care, and surgical experience possible.

It is possible to fix both your chin projection and tooth allignment in one surgery. This would involve orthognathic surgery. It's usually performed by either an oral surgeon or craniofacial surgeon. You should ask your dentist who he or she would recommend.

Chin implants or sliding genioplasty alone can help with your chin appearance but wouldn't do anything to change how your teeth come together.

A chin implant will improve your profile but will not fix your bite. I agree with Dr. Beraka that jaw surgery is a major procedure. However, this is what is necessary to both fix your bite and improve the appearance of your chin. These procedures are typically performed by Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons. The advantage of undergoing the larger jaw procedure, as opposed to just a chin implant, is that this should repair your occlusion (bite) and this will lead to better long term dental health as well as improving your appearance. However, you should balance this against the increased downtime following the procedure.
Best,Stephen Weber MD, FACS