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My chin points upwards and I'm curious as to how it could be fixed? (Photo)

MarkDenningsNov 17, 2016
My chin points upwards and I didn't know if this is something that can be fixed naturally, with fillers, or with intrusive surgery. What would you recommend? First and foremost, would weight loss or any other natural methods fix this issue?

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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

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Hard, but yes is possible. But take your time for a decision. I think is  strange have a really diferent face shape, but usually the patients are satisfied.

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Brian Windle, MD (retired)

Good question.  Fillers do work relatively well but it really depends upon your goals.  If you want to correct your receded chin and completely rectify your profile than an implant would be the way to go.  This is a relatively simple procedure that can be done under conscious sedation and lo...

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A sliding geniopalasty does have the advantage of improving the submental/neck region as it brings the bone and attached muscles with it. It also has the advantage in your case of correcting your chin asymmetry. Whether the bone movement should be just horizontal or some vertical elongation...

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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Surgery is the only way to create a chin cleft or to make an existing chin cleft deeper. There is no non-surgical method to create a deeper tissue indentation.

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Your pictures are not very good to evaluate your concerns. But chin implant does not seem to be a necessary option. The angle of your neck indeed could be improved but you should have a hands on consultation with a PS.

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