Everything You Need to Know About Chin Lift Surgery
By Dr. Yongwoo Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery, Seoul Many people suffer from unexpected chin sagging, especially after facial contouring surgery, or experience elongation of the chin as they age. These changes can result in a condition commonly referred to as a "witch's chin," but in this post, we’ll use the more appropriate term: chin ptosis — and explain how we correct it with what we call a chin lift . What Is a Chin Lift? Chin ptosis (a drooping chin) occurs when the soft tissues at the tip of the chin lose support and begin to sag downward. This can result from various factors and leads to an undesirable droopy appearance. Anatomy of the Chin: Structure Showing Soft Tissue Attached to the Chin Bone [Original Source] Medical illustration by James Vargo, MD. Common Causes of Chin Ptosis The mechanisms behind chin sagging are fairly straightforward, though the causes can vary: 1. Bone Deficiency: Excessi...