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Asian Plastic Surgery Guide


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Chin Surgery Overview


What's so different about Asian plastic surgery? Learn about the special features and pros and cons of Asian chin surgery.

 
 

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Chin Augmentation
Methods for adding volume and projection, including implants and maxillofacial surgery

Chin Reduction
Overprojection of the chin can be decreased by removal of bone

Correction of Chin Asymmetry
Improvement in chin balance by breaking and realigning bone

V-Line Chin Reduction
Slimming of the U shaped or square chin to a more oval or egg shape


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Chin Surgery Overview


The chin has been called the "anchor of the face" and may greatly alter perception of the lips, nose, and jaw.

Side profile and facial symmetry can often be improved by undergoing either augmentation or reduction of the chin.

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In the Orient, a protruding chin is seen as a masculine feature, while a retruded chin can make the face look square from the front and underdeveloped in profile.

The anatomy of the chin is covered here.

Oral maxillofacial surgery on the bone or placement of synthetic implants can help address any noticeable shortcomings.

 

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Learn about Asian chin surgery