Patients who are not satisfied with their profile may either desire a chin enhancement (implant) or reduction (bone surgery).  In order to achieve correct facial proportion, chin surgery is frequently recommended to patients undergoing rhinoplasty procedures.
Mentoplasty (chin surgery) is a term used to describe the restructuring and reformation of the “mentum” region of the face. This is the most anterior portion of the jaw or mandible. Sometimes, the jaw region can be quite prominent, called macrogenia or quite deficient and receded, which is called microgenia. By sculpting the chin through mentoplasty plastic surgery, a more aesthetically pleasing profile can be achieved.

Of course beauty and attractiveness are determined in a subjective manner and aesthetic features differ according to each individual’s unique preference. Nonetheless, there are certain profiles and contours that cause an individual to appear more or less attractive. Generally speaking, if a line drawn vertically along one’s profile, going from the base of the nose down to the front portion of the chin, an aesthetically acceptable profile would dictate that the chin be located within 2-3 millimeters behind this line. A “weak chin” is a condition in which the chin is retropositioned greater than 2 to 3 millimeters. In women, a slight degree of retropositioning is acceptable and even desired aesthetically. However in men, a masculine chin is preferred because a strong jaw line is characteristic of virility and strength, which is of particular importance for men.

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