Dr. Fariborz Farnad, DMD

Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Chin Deficiency & Protrusion

Refine Your Chin. Restore Your Facial Balance.

Chin deficiency and protrusion can affect the proportions of your lower face and the way your profile relates to your nose, lips, and jawline. Our Los Angeles oral and maxillofacial surgeons carefully evaluate your chin position, jaw structure, facial proportions, and bite to develop a personalized treatment plan designed to improve balance while preserving your natural appearance.
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What Is Chin Deficiency & Protrusion Correction?

Chin deficiency and protrusion correction is a personalized approach to improving the position, size, and projection of the chin in relation to the rest of the face.
A chin deficiency occurs when the chin appears underdeveloped or positioned too far back, while chin protrusion occurs when the chin projects too far forward. These differences can affect facial harmony, profile balance, and, in some cases, the relationship between the chin and jaw.
Our goal is not to create a perfectly proportioned or identical appearance. Instead, we carefully evaluate your facial anatomy and discuss treatment options that can create a more balanced profile while maintaining your natural facial character.
  • Improving chin projection and lower facial proportions.
  • Addressing a chin that appears recessed or overly prominent.
  • Creating better balance between the chin, lips, nose, and jawline.
  • Evaluating the relationship between chin position and jaw alignment.
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Chin Deficiency & Protrusion Treatment May Include

Every patient’s facial structure is different. Depending on the position of the chin, jaw relationship, bite, and individual goals, treatment may involve chin surgery, jaw correction, or a combination of approaches designed to create balanced and natural-looking results.

Chin Advancement

Surgical advancement of the chin may improve projection when the chin appears recessed or positioned too far behind the lips and lower jaw.

Chin Reduction

Careful reshaping or reduction of the chin may be considered when excessive projection or size creates an unbalanced lower facial appearance.

Genioplasty

Genioplasty allows the position and shape of the chin to be surgically modified to improve projection, height, symmetry, or overall facial proportions.

Chin & Jaw Evaluation

A detailed evaluation of the chin and jaw relationship helps determine whether chin position is an isolated concern or related to an underlying jaw alignment issue.

Facial Profile Balancing

Treatment can be planned to improve the relationship between the chin, lips, nose, and jawline, creating a more harmonious side profile.

Combined Treatment Planning

Some patients may benefit from combining chin correction with jaw surgery or other procedures to improve overall facial balance.

Preventing Bone Loss

Bone loss can be prevented by giving the jawbone a replacement tooth with a root that can exert the same or similar pressure as natural teeth. This is done immediately after extraction by replacing single teeth with dental implants, or by using a fixed implant-supported bridge or denture.
A single-tooth implant or a dental bridge with three to four teeth supported by two implants provide a chewing power of 99% of natural bite force. A denture secured with dental implants, such as our Same Day Teeth procedure, provides about 70% to 80% of normal biting force and helps considerably in preventing bone loss.
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Dr. Fariborz Farnad, DMD

Diplomate, ABOMS
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Dr. Victoria Chen, DDS, MD

Board Eligible, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Expert Jaw Care

Specialized experience in chin surgery, jaw procedures, facial anatomy, and facial balancing.

Personalized Treatment Planning

Treatment plans tailored to your unique chin position, facial proportions, jaw structure, and individual goals.

Advanced Technology

Modern imaging and surgical planning techniques support detailed evaluation and precise treatment.

Compassionate Experience

Thoughtful care and support throughout every stage of your treatment journey.

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A consultation is the first step toward understanding what may be possible for your face. Meet with our team to discuss your goals, review your anatomy and learn which treatment options may be appropriate for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is chin deficiency?
Chin deficiency occurs when the chin appears smaller, less projected, or positioned farther back than the surrounding facial structures. It can affect the overall balance of the lower face and side profile.
A prominent or protruding chin may be related to the natural development and position of the lower jaw or chin. In some cases, it may be associated with an underlying jaw alignment concern.
Yes. Depending on the cause and degree of chin deficiency, treatment options may include genioplasty or other corrective procedures designed to improve chin projection and facial proportions.
Genioplasty is a surgical procedure that changes the position or shape of the chin. It can be used to address chin deficiency, excessive projection, asymmetry, or other concerns involving chin proportions.
No. Chin surgery focuses primarily on the position and shape of the chin, while corrective jaw surgery addresses the underlying position and relationship of the upper and/or lower jaw. An evaluation can help determine which approach is appropriate.
Chin correction can improve the relationship between the chin, lips, nose, and jawline. When appropriately planned, treatment may create a more balanced and harmonious facial profile.
In appropriate cases, chin correction may be performed as part of a comprehensive treatment plan with corrective jaw surgery. Combining procedures may help address both functional jaw concerns and overall facial proportions.
Surgical changes to the underlying chin structure are intended to be long-lasting. However, natural aging and other changes over time can affect facial appearance. Your surgeon can discuss expected results and individual factors during your consultation.