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Am I a candidate for jaw surgery? 25 year old female (Photos)

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D.FramDec 31, 2022
For as long as I can remember I had an even jaw and chin up until the end of puberty when my facial symmetry has shifted. My chin feels and looks pointed to one side but my smile isn’t too uneven. I’m a 25 year old female with no history of any facial injuries. I would jaw surgery be the answer or perhaps an implant?

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Dr. Alejo Villarreal, DDS
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Answered on Jan 13, 2023
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David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS

Hello! Thanks for the great photos and your question. A rhinoplasty can be a nice option to improve facial harmony and change proportions in the face. An open approach is often the best option to create ideal symmetry and changes. Another option would be a chin reduction. This is often performed...

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Timothy Osborn, MD

I would look into having a genioplasty. This is a permanent procedure that would add length to the bottom of your face, creating more facial balance. You already have a strong jawline but your chin is a little short. A genioplasty would also improve the labiomental fold, decreasing the shadowing...

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Alejo Villarreal, DDS

There are always risks. To provide you with an accurate solution, you must explain your experience in detail - computer imaging will be required as well. Perhaps what you suggest is not the best solution at the moment, and thus the reason why more context and better details are needed. Get in...

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