Short Chin: The Different Terms
A short chin can also be referred to as a “weak chin,” “sunken chin,” and in more severe cases: “micogenia.” In the case of a short chin, the lower jaw bone size will be smaller and receded inwards. The lower half of the face can have a sunken appearance as the length may not be sufficient enough. This may also make it difficult to make out the line between the jaw and the neck, as the jawline is weak.
Surgery Methods
A short chin can be improved with different
surgical methods depending on the diagnosis. Orthagnathic surgery, such as
double jaw surgery, can improve a short chin. Or surgery only on the chin (genioplasty)
can help as well. The surgeon must factor in the severity of the short chin and
the patient’s occlusion (bite) to decide the appropriate surgical method. For
example, if the issue of a short chin is not due to reasons such as
malocclusion, and skeletal reasons, double jaw surgery may be needed to relocate and correct both the
upper jaw and lower jaws.
Can't I Use Fillers or Implants?
Fillers have limitations to how much they can help the chin look more plump and full. Due to the filler and implants being foreign objects, the body may reject them in the long run. It can also cause erosion and irritation to the chin bones, acting like sandpaper. If patients want long-term results without foreign objects entering the body, orthognathic or facial contouring surgery may be a better option.
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