Common Questions & Answers about Chin Augmentation (Implants)
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Chin Augmentation (Implants)
35 year old, Male, Fair skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Barry Eppley
(Carmel , IN)
This 35 year-old male from Chicago Illinois wanted something done to improve his 'lack of a chin'. While the underlying problem was a very short lower jaw, he did not want to go through orthodontics and orthognathic surgery for correction which would have been the most ideal. Dr. Barry Eppley of Indianapolis Indiana performed chin augmentation as an alternative using a combined bony chin repositioning with an implant on top. (extreme chin augmentation)
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
34 year old, Female, Medium skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Barry Eppley
(Carmel , IN)
This 34 year-old female from Noblesville Indiana had a short chin that she wanted brought forward. She was also bothered by the dimpling in her chin which was worse when she smiled. This is known as mentalis muscle strain. Dr. Barry Eppley of Indianapolis Indiana performed augmentation with a chin implant. Notice how her mentalis strain was also eliminated after chin augmentation as the muscle was brought forward also with the implant.
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
16 year old, Female, Medium skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Barry Eppley
(Carmel , IN)
This 16 year-old female from Bloomington Indiana wanted enhancement of her 'weak' chin. Because she was so young and needed both horizontal and vertical lengthening, Dr. Barry Eppley of Indianapolis Indiana performed a chin osteotomy (bony chin advancement)to improve her lower facial balance. This was done from inside the mouth.
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
37 year old, Female, Fair skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Barry Eppley
(Carmel , IN)
This 37 year-old female from Carmel Indiana was bothered by her weak chin and lack of a good neck profile. Dr. Barry Eppley of Indianapolis Indiana performed chin augmentation with a silicone implant (submental incision) and neck liposuction to enhance the appearance of the lower face and put it into better proportion.
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
24 year old, Male, Medium skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Barry Eppley
(Carmel , IN)
This 24 year-old male from Indianapolis Indiana wanted to improve the loose tissue on the end and under his chin after a previously placed chin implant was removed. This is a classic example of what is known as a 'witch's chin' deformity and is the result of having the chin tissues being expanded by an implant and then the implant is removed. Dr. Barry Eppley of Indianapolis Indiana performed a submental tuck-up procedure where the skin and muscle under the chin removed and tightened, re-securin...
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
61 year old, Female, Fair skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Barry Eppley
(Carmel , IN)
This 61 year-old female from Evansville Indiana was bothered by her increasing neck skin and poor neck shape. Dr. Barry Eppley of Indianapolis Indiana demonstrates in this facelift patient the value of a chin implant. The combination of moving the neck skin back and bringing the chin forward creates a better overall result than either procedure alone.
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
19 year old, Female, Fair skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Barry Eppley
(Carmel , IN)
This 19 year-old female from Bloomington Indiana had a short chin and a large lower lip. The combination of a chin implant (placed through a small incision under the chin) and a simultaneous lower lip reduction were performed by Dr. Barry Eppley of Indianapolis Indiana. The effects of both procedures together made for a better facial profile and appearance.
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
22 year old, Male, Fair skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Barry Eppley
(Carmel , IN)
This 22 year-old male from Fort Wayne Indiana had a very prominent and long chin which he wanted reduced. Dr. Barry Eppley of Indianapolis Indiana performed a vertical chin reduction. Through an incision on the inside of the mouth, The chin bone was cut and reduced in length by removing a cnetral wedge of bone.
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
34 year old, Female, 131 lbs lbs, 5' 7", Fair skin tone
Performed by
James D. McMahan, M.D.
(Columbus , OH)
This patient was unhappy with her contour on profile. She desired a stronger chin and a more acute angle from her chin to her neck. She elected to have liposuction of her neck and insertion of a chin implant (Allergan anatomical #3) which was done in my office under local anesthesia.
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
25 year old, Female, 142 lbs, 5' 5", Fair skin tone
Performed by
M. KAYSER, MD, FACS
(Roseville , MI)
(866) 646-6136
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This 25 year old woman is seen EIGHT - YES EIGHT years after chin advancement. Notice the wonderful improvement in facial balance. No other procedures were performed.
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