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Can I get chin augmentaton with Radiesse or Artefill?
I think my face would look better with a bigger chin.
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September 28, 2008
Fillers are not generally the first choice for chin augmentation but cetainly can be utilized.
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You are attractive. In this one view, you have pleasing facial proportions. The best way to judge "microgenia" (recessive chin) is with a lateral (profile) view. Soft tissue fillers generally are not the first choice for chin augmentation as a good deal of volume may be necessary, and the results are not as long lasting as with a solid, permanent (chin) implant, which can be placed with a relatively simple procedure.
On the other hand, fillers such as Restylane or Radiesse make an excellent non-surgical, immediate office procedure to add volume to areas of facial disharmonies whether familial or acquired with the aging process. Often patients will "try out" their improvements with injectable fillers and later may decide to proceed with a more long-term fix as with a facial implant.
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September 25, 2008
Injectable chin implants can be very effective, quick, painless and immediate!
Answer by Michael Sinclair, MD
First, thank you for posting your picture..that was very brave. Second, I think you are beautiful as you are! A close up picture from the side and front with emphasis on the chin would help. I have done lots of injectable chin implants with Radiesse. The syringes are 1.3 ccs which means that I can create the implant with just 1 syringe for a lot of people. The result is immediate. There is no downtime, minimal bruising, and you can put on your make up and have lunch 5 minutes after I am done! It lasts for about 1 year after the first treatment, even longer after the second treatment.
I am not going to recommend the use Artefill very much until I am sure that it won't cause granulomas 5 years after I inject it.
Michael Sinclair, MD
www.epilution.com
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September 25, 2008
Yes, but consider All of your Anatomy from a Profile View
Hello Marce,
When considering chin augmentation it is very important to take into account the surrounding anatomy as well - your neck, lips and nose.
As a Surgeon we study a patient's chin from the side. This gives us a sense of all the anatomy together and helps determine what the ideal size and appearance of your chin should be given all of your features.
During a consultation the best thing to do is to have the Surgeon take your picture from a side view and draw (or use computer simulation) what you would look like with chin augmentation. During this process it may be discovered that chin augmentation is maybe not the best or only solution - maybe rhinoplasty or chin liposuction would be better.
Radiesse or Artefill could certainly be used to augment your chin but I would recommend that option only for very subtle needs. A chin implant can be easily placed during a minor surgery and fitted specifically for your needs. Implants have a very high success rate and would provide a more uniform result than injections.
If you like, please post a side profile view of yourself against a solid colored background and I will give you my recommendations.
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