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Facial Plast Surg 2019; 35(02): 164-171
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1683962
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Optimizing the Chin and Jawline Appearance: Does Surgery or Injection Make Sense?

Oliver Y. Chin
1   Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of California – Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California
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Jonathan M. Sykes
1   Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of California – Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California
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03 April 2019 (online)

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Abstract

The chin is a crucial landmark and mandates careful consideration for facial appearance. Optimal chin appearance requires evaluation and treatment in three dimensions: anteroposterior, transverse, and vertical planes. The optimization of chin deficiencies requires understanding of bony anatomy as well as the relationship of the adjacent facial structures including the lip, teeth, and nose. The practitioner should be familiar with techniques in injection, placement of alloplastic implants, as well bony genioplasty.

Keywords

injectable fillers - chin augmentation - alloplast - genioplasty - dermal fillers

Key Points

• The chin is a crucial landmark and mandates careful consideration for facial appearance.


• Optimal chin appearance requires evaluation and treatment in three-dimensions—anteroposterior, transverse, and vertical planes.


• The optimization of chin deficiencies requires understanding of bony anatomy as well as the relationship of the adjacent facial structures including the lip, teeth, and nose.


• The practitioner should be familiar with techniques in injection, placement of alloplastic implants, as well bony genioplasty.


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