Is It Possible to Remove a Cleft on my Chin? (photo)

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I have a very deep cleft on my chin that I am u happy with. A doctor recommended dermal filler, saying a chin implant would move so that wasn't an option. I had one syringe of hyalaronic acid which made no viaible difference to the cleft. How would I go about filling in/removing the cleft? I cant find an Irish doctor specialising in cleft chin removal, probaly as cleft chins are rare in Ireland. I would be prepared to travel abroad. Also how much would it cost?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

There are many people who would pay to have a cleft on the chin, as you have.  If it really bothers you, I would recommend trying another filler first to see if you like the results.  I would try Radiesse, which is a stiffer filler than hyaluronic acid and should provide more lift to try and raise the cleft.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

Filler injuections are a temporary way of improving chin clefting. It doesn't sound like that helped at all for you though.

	It is possible to have surgery to permanently reduct the chin clefting. This involves placing an incision inside the mouth to gain access to the chin area. The chin muscles can then be sutured together to improve the clefting. Sometimes it is also useful to graft some soft tissue into the area to fill it in as well.

	You can read more about chin cleft treatment at my web reference link below.

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