A weak chin, also known as retrogenia or retrognathia, is a fairly common condition in which the chin appears small or less prominent than the other features on someone’s face. Having a weak chin can be detrimental to your facial aesthetics which, in turn, can affect self-esteem. So, is there any way to fix weak chin?
Luckily, if you suffer from a weak chin, there are a number of surgical and non-surgical treatments available to fix it. Surgical treatments include undergoing chin augmentation surgery using implants, or chin advancement surgery. Non-surgical treatments include using corrective makeup, facial exercises and chin augmentation using dermal fillers.
Keep reading to find out more about the treatments available to fix weak chin and how effective each one is.
How to Fix Weak Chin
Fortunately, if you have a weak chin that you wish to be rid of, there are a number of options when it comes to fixing it. The method and result of the treatment is highly dependent on the individual, and so which treatment is best for you might not be the best option for someone else. This is why it is vital that any treatment for a weak chin is booked with a qualified professional.
Surgical Treatments
When it comes to fixing a weak chin, surgical options offer drastic results that are often long-lasting. However, it is also worth noting that these treatments can be highly-invasive and carry a higher risk of complications such as infection, implant displacement, nerve damage, and adverse reactions to anaesthesia.
- Chin augmentation surgery – Incisions are made to insert implants and improve chin definition and projection. For this surgery, you will require anaesthesia, and a detailed initial consultation and pre-operative planning to ensure the surgery is a success.
- Chin advancement surgery – Another more invasive treatment for a weak chin is chin advancement surgery that repositions the chin bone to achieve a more balanced and projected chin profile. As with receiving implants, this surgery requires local anaesthesia and a detailed consultation and planning stage.
Non-Surgical Treatments
If you are put off by the higher risk associated with surgical treatments, non-surgical methods may be more suitable.
- Corrective Makeup – A temporary solution for a weak chin might be as simple as using makeup to create the illusion of a better-defined chin. Consider using techniques such as contouring, highlighting and blending to make your chin profile more balanced.
- Facial Exercises – While the effectiveness of facial exercises and jaw strengthening movements has never been proven conclusively, there are a number of movements you can do at home that could help to improve the definition of the underlying muscles. Such exercises include neck resistance, chin lifts and jaw push-ups.
- Dermal Fillers – Perhaps the most effective – while remaining minimally-invasive – method of treating a weak chin is the use of dermal fillers. Favoured by most, dermal fillers can dramatically improve the contour and projection of the chin. Hyaluronic acid is injected into areas of the chin to provide immediate results with minimal downtime.
Weak Chin Causes
If you have a weak chin, you might be wondering where it came from. More often than not, the root of a weak chin lies in genetics. This is typically characterised by insufficient growth of either the upper or lower jaw resulting in the dentofacial bone deformity known as retrogenia. There is nothing that can be done to prevent a weak chin developing in this case.
Similarly, another cause of a weak chin are some habits and conditions that are acquired while in childhood. These contributors to a weak chin include:
- Finger sucking
- Atypical swallowing
- Poor respiratory function
- Allergies
Find out more about some of the characteristics and causes of a weak chin by clicking here.
Why You Should Fix Weak Chin
There are a number of reasons as to why fixing a weak chin may be necessary, and it is not just about facial aesthetics…
If you have a weak chin, it can lead to issues with self-esteem, which can have an impact on your psychological wellbeing as a result. In contrast, a well-balanced chin can encourage a more harmonious appearance altogether, helping to give your confidence a boost. However, a weak chin can cause other problems too. For example, those with a weak chin may experience one or more of the following problems:
- Speech problems
- Sleep apnea
- Bruxism
- Dental problems
- Malocclusion or overbite
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
Book an Appointment Today
At Infinity Aesthetics, we pride ourselves on our ability to design a custom-made treatment plan for each person that enters the clinic.
To receive dermal fillers for weak chin treatment, our expert clinician, Dr Owen Thomas, will ensure that a detailed consultation will take place before any injections. Contact us today to find out more, or book an appointment online.
Dr. Owen Thomas has been a medical doctor for more than 20 years since qualifying from Cardiff in 1999, now specialising in aesthetics in London and Swansea. After a 2 year level-7 Master’s Degree course in injectable aesthetic treatments training at Harley Academy, and additional study with Empire Medical Training in the US and other experts renowned in their field, he won a scholarship in the prestigious Aesthetic Intelligence Fellowship run over 7 months in Kensington, London and Paris.
