by dr. lam » Tue May 25, 2010 8:44 pm
honestly, i do not know if fat transfer or a chin implant are the answers. a filler (temporary or permanent) may be better options to target a specific loss. a chin implant may make the area bonier in appearance, which may not be desirable but i would have to see you to decide. fat transfer is great to make the overall face look younger and more attractive, including the chin but it can be unreliable to fix one small little area of the face. if you want to work on the chin in conjunction with the face using fat then that makes sense but fat has a hard time fixing one small area perfectly and reliably.
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