taraunnie Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I have a weaker chin and was wondering if anyone has had experience with non surgical chin fillers like Restylane or Radiesse? I am eventually thinking of getting genioplasty but it isn't suitable at the moment so I was wondering if this would be a good temporary solution? TIA (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeet-dhindsa Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hi, A filler might serve as a good preview of what a genioplasty could do for you, but it depends on how short or receded your chin is. A fat graft could also be a step up from this providing more volume and projection. I would say if you want to preview what your chin could look like for about a year then you could go the filler route. Here's a video from a Beverly Hills Surgeon that I really liked, which breaks down this treatment option:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3rPBl2IYb4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taraunnie Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thank you so much..the video was great, very informative and interesting. I think I will try it as a preview like you said because it produced a good result for the lady in the video..I don't have a hugely receded chin a little bit and a shorter face and deep labiomental sulcus so I think this will be good to try and if I like it I will be able to go the surgical route if I want..I will research a bit more on fat graft because I didn't know it was an option for the chin..I assumed more for the areas like cheeks and forehead. Thank you so much again (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeet-dhindsa Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 No problem, glad it was helpful. Do you also happen to have an overbite, and if so is it a Class 2? Since you mentioned you have a deep labiomental fold, I've seen patients tend to have better results with a genioplasty because the chin is both lengthened and brought forward. Usually this helps to offset the appearance of the fold. It sounds like you have some time to weigh your options, but you'll definitely know more about your options when you consult with a surgeon. Typically they'll recommend either fillers, implant or genioplasty, but if you do have a deep labiomental fold, I would be cautious about an implant because it can make the fold look even more pronounced. I read an old medical journal on this and found it interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-couture Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 you know you can use saline as a preview too. That's what I did before my chin implant and mid face augmentation. It lasts literally less than a day LOL but many surgeons and dermatologists will do it for FREE and it does give you a pretty good idea of what the results would look like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herecticx Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Is it true fillers can give a sharper look than implants since it can be customised more? Ive read of others complaining their implants and genios Looking 'bulky' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeet-dhindsa Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Do you mean sharper in terms of an angular look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herecticx Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 fillers can be spot injected to fill out the area you want. some chin implants have wings and if u look at how a genio is performed they move the whole lower section of the chin forward a chin itself is not sharp nor pointed. so if u move the whole thing forward u will have the exact same shape just more forward. looking bulky this is just theory if anyone that has had either could chime in would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-couture Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 sort of but not really. The projection of the chin post sliding genio remains the same as the original chin but the contours will have more definition. Its really dependant on what your original chin structure is but sliding genio can create a more narrow and sharper aesthetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hj88 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I'm sure fillers can give a sharp look. I had the sides of my chin shaved down for my vline surgery and I got a very sharp look (without looking weird or alien). I definitely wouldn't want to go any sharper, but the shape is way better than my old implant shape (without the bulk). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taraunnie Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Yes I do have an overbite..which was sort of remedied through a twin block and orthodontics but it still quite present. I have read and relating to the journal (which was very interesting again-thanks) that these two are usually related. Yes I saw someone with so called "short face syndrome" similar to me have a successful sliding genioplastly to remedy the issue. But I have also heard what you said with genioplasty causing the labiomental sulcus to be increased in severity so I am a bit confused. I am seeing a Maxofacial specialist this Sunday so I will discuss with him and post more info then (: Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeet-dhindsa Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Usually in a case where there is a deep groove and class II, so that the chin appears set back from the side profile view, a chin implant tends to deepen the fold because implants mostly correct horizontal projection. That's why a genioplasty is often suggested to be a better option when people have these conditions. However, a sliding genioplasty that is happening only in the horizontal plane can also deepen the fold. That's why both vertical and horizontal planes should be considered when moving the chin bone to either flatten out or not increase the fold. The surgeon should know how to account for the fold and to think of ways not to increase it. One traditional way is to add bone cement underneath the grove to push it out more, this tends to help, but marginally. Good luck with your consult, and it's good that you're seeking an actual face-to-face diagnosis.Dr. Eppley from Indiana has talked about this topic in more detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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