Common Questions & Answers about Chin Augmentation (Implants)
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Chin Augmentation (Implants)
45 year old, Female
Performed by
Dr. Canales
(Santa Rosa , CA)
This 45 year-old woman saw us in our Santa Rosa office to be evaluated for a chin implant. She had always been self-conscious about her small chin, but at this stage in her life she also saw signs of aging. The lack of profile accentuated her jowls, giving her an older appearance than her 45 years of age.
After considering a facelift as well, she decided to just have a chin implant. She underwent chin augmentation with a "Flowers mandibular glove" chin implant, size large. The implant exten...
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
28 year old, Female, 100 pounds lbs, 5 feet 2 inches, Fair skin tone
Performed by
Gregory W. Pippin, M.D., F.A.A.C.S.
(Metairie , LA)
This patient underwent rhinoplasty and chin augmentation. The weakness to her chin makes her nasal hump appear larger. Correction of the weakness to her chin is critical in obtaining a good result.
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
28 year old, Female, 120lbs lbs, 5'2", Fair skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Dabb
(York , PA)
This patient presented thinking that her nose was too large. Careful consultation with computer imaging showed that the problem was actually lack of projection of the chin. A cin implant was placed throuhg an intra-oral incision and nothing was done to her nose.
Chin Augmentation (Implants)
27 year old, Female, 120 lbs, 5', Medium skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Thomas T. Jeneby
(San Antonio , TX)
San Antonio patient had complaints about her weak chin and full neck. She requested a chin implant but due to complications that can occur with chin implants, Dr. Jeneby performed liposuction of the neck and a sliding genioplasty (with her own bone).Patient is happy