The Overprojected Nose

Question:
Do I need a chin implant if I have an overprojected nose?

Answer:
In considering your nose, your face and your chin together, if your chin is small, you may benefit from a chin implant. The reason is that the size of the chin changes the way you perceive your nose.

It is important that you understand this, even if you decide not to change your chin. If your nose is big, a small chin makes it look even bigger. Your surgeon may talk to you about making your nose smaller and making your chin a little bigger to create facial balance. This is illustrated in the diagram below. But remember, if you like your chin, you don't have to change it!

Of course, if your nose is overprojected, we assume that you will ask Dr. Becker to deproject it, to make it smaller and bring it into balance with the rest of your face! In some cases, once your nose is deprojected, you may find you do not need an implant. Computer imaging will be very helpful in making this decision.

Ask Dr. Becker a question or arrange an appointment for a nose surgery consultation by calling 856-589-NOSE (6673) or emailing us at info@therhinoplastycenter.com.

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