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Comprehensive Guide to Chin Augmentation!! In-Depth Analysis of Pros & Cons by Procedure

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  Comprehensive Guide to Chin Augmentation!! In-Depth Analysis of Pros & Cons by Procedure Hello, I am Dr. Kim Yongwoo, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery. In this session, I will introduce the different types of chin augmentation (surgery for a receding chin) and, among them, the advantages of chin implants , which I particularly favor. The protrusion of the anterior chin bone is a crucial factor that creates the "E-line" along with the nose, playing a very important role in determining a person's impression. A "receding chin" (microgenia) refers to a case where the chin tip bone is small. It is often accompanied by a protruding mouth and occlusion disorders, and when the chin bone is small, a double chin can easily develop. ​ In patients with a receding chin, deep muscles such as the digastric muscle can sag, causing a double chin. The digastric muscle is a structure attached to the hyoid bone and the chin tip bone. ...

Best Double Chin Surgery: Liposuction, Platysma Plication, Neck Lift Everything You Need to Know

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Hello, I’m Dr. Yongwoo Kim, plastic surgeon at Dr. Returning Plastic Surgery. In today’s post, we’ll dive deep into the topic of double chin surgery . While it can be a bit complex, this guide will give you a full understanding of double chin causes and the appropriate surgical solutions. What Causes a Double Chin? Double chins may be genetic, but in most cases, they become more pronounced with age. The treatment method depends on the cause, and simply removing fat with liposuction is not always effective. In fact, many patients come to me after failed liposuction procedures performed elsewhere. Since each surgeon’s diagnosis and approach can vary, it’s important to understand the underlying anatomical causes. This ensures the surgery is customized to your needs and yields a satisfying result. The Ideal Neckline [Image Source: Neligan vol. 2] Ideal youthful neckline Defined jawline 2. Cervicomental angle of 105° 3. Anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle...