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Chin implant effects

Postby Maze2323 » Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:44 am

Dr. Lam,

I am a 24 yr old male considering chin implants. My chin is a little depressed, and i'm wondering how implants would impact my facial structure. When I smile, my cheeks look puffy. Would impants help lengthen the skin around that area so my cheeks are less puffy? Also, do implants help you face appear wider?
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Re: Chin implant effects

Postby dr. lam » Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:02 pm

hi,
thanks for the question. a chin implant will give better structure and projection (sticking outward) of the chin, which can make the face more balanced and perhaps more masculine. it won't however pull any skin to change the cheeks. however, two things: one, the cheeks could (emphasize could) look smaller by virtue of the chin looking larger (that is a issue of balance). however, your cheeks will continue to become smaller as you age and as you lose fat there. it will probably take ten years but that will continue. your face should not look wider but could look actually a bit narrower since the chin implant is centrally positioned.
best,
sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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