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Q: Why Do Recessed Chins Occur?

A recessed chin has traditionally been called a 'weak chin', which is pretty unfair to make character assassinations based on your chin position! A recessed chin is one that does not project forward well and falls well behind the projection of your lips. A recessed chin is typically genetically determined. Your parents and grandparents are the biggest predictors of how you look and how your face shape changes as you mature. However, a recessed chin can also be worsened by the effects of facial ageing. The jawbone undergoes significant bone resorption as you age. This occurs mainly in the pre-jowl area underlying the chin, as well as the angle of the jaw, leading to loss of jawbone height and a shortened chin. There is gradual loss of some superficial and deep fat too, exacerbating facial volume loss and changes in chin shape. In some cases, your chin muscle, known as mentalis, may weaken, further shrinking the appearance of your chin. In other cases, however, it may hypertrophy or enlarge and become hyperactive, causing your chin to ‘ball up’ and shorten with movement. Mature saggy skin, too, means that repeated contractions of your mentalis muscle may lead to a dimpled appearance. So not only can ageing cause chin shape changes, but it can also cause an unsightly ‘orange peel’ effect and loose skin. Ultimately, all of these changes are part of normal facial ageing.

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Why Do Recessed Chins Occur?

A recessed chin describes one that sits further back in profile than what is considered proportionate to the rest of the face. In other words, it does not project forward strongly and often falls behind the projection of the lips. This trait is usually genetically determined, with your parents and grandparents being the strongest predictors of your underlying face shape and how it matures over time. That said, the effects of facial ageing can make a recessed chin appear more pronounced.

With age, the jawbone undergoes resorption, particularly in the pre-jowl area beneath the chin and at the angle of the jaw. This leads to a reduction in jawbone height and a shortened chin. Alongside this, there is gradual loss of both superficial and deep fat, further contributing to changes in volume and contour.

The chin muscle, known as the mentalis, may also play a role. In some people it weakens, exaggerating the appearance of a smaller chin, while in others it becomes hyperactive and enlarged, causing the chin to shorten or ‘ball up’ with movement. Over time, repeated muscle contractions can also contribute to a dimpled or ‘orange peel’ appearance, particularly when combined with sagging, less elastic skin.

These changes are a normal part of the ageing process, and their impact varies depending on genetics, lifestyle, and overall facial structure.

How Can Melbourne’s Dr. Jodie Clinic Help With Your Chin Concerns?

The Dr. Jodie Clinic offers comprehensive consultations for those who experience chin recession and other chin concerns, if they bother you. Your Dr. Jodie clinician understands that a recessed chin can profoundly affect your side profile, your overall face shape, and your facial balance. The great news is that non-surgical treatments can offer alternative solutions to invasive plastic surgery and chin implants.

The Dr. Jodie clinic offers a multitude of solutions to help address your recessed chin, including medical treatments, skin care, skin peels, LED therapy, mono threads, Laser Genesis, and Scarlet S Radio Frequency Microneedling. A combination approach is recommended to achieve your best result.

Please note that any treatment that includes the use of schedule 4 medications cannot legally be advertised online, as directed by our governing body the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), so it is not a feature of our discussion here.

Your treatment plan must always begin with a thorough consultation and assessment.

What Is Involved in Your Consultation At Melbourne’s Dr. Jodie Clinic For A Recessed Chin?

Your Dr. Jodie clinician will take the time to understand your concerns about your chin and systematically analyse your face to identify your main causes for chin recession. Following assessment, she will carefully outline your treatment options with a personalised treatment plan designed to meet your unique needs.

She will explain your treatment process in detail, as well as your risk-benefit profile, your expected outcome, and your financial obligations. She will guide your choices to fit with your lifestyle, preferences and budget, and you will have ample opportunity to have all your questions answered.

Your Dr. Jodie clinician will even document your progress with standardised clinical photography.

Tailored Approach To Recessed Chin At The Dr. Jodie Clinic In Melbourne.

Your chin shape, length and width can dramatically impact on your overall face shape and facial balance. When considering facial proportions, the lower third of your face should be equal in length to your middle and upper thirds. A short, recessed chin creates a shorter, squarer lower third, which disrupts this ratio and may leave an unbalanced look. Similarly, your chin should balance with your cheeks like a tripod, with similar degrees of projection. A recessed chin can make you appear cheek heavy, or conversely, make you look like you have no chin at all. It can also cause your bottom lip to sag or droop from lack of support from below (anatomically speaking).

Your Dr. Jodie clinician understands these concepts and will create a plan tailored to your needs to restore your chin shape, face shape, and balance. There is no ‘cookie cutter’ approach when it comes to treating a recessed chin, just a plan dedicated to your unique requirements of your unique face.

Considered Cosmetic Care For Chin Concerns In Melbourne

Enhancing your chin and side profile can support overall facial balance and shape. The projection and contour of your chin play an important role in the harmony of your lower face. A thoughtful approach can help maintain proportion between the chin and jawline, highlight the angles of the rest of your face, and contribute to restoring facial balance. Proportions are a key consideration in any cosmetic treatment, and your Dr. Jodie clinician will always take these into account when tailoring a plan for your recessed chin. By adopting a holistic perspective that considers bone and fat changes, muscle movement, and skin quality, your clinician can design a treatment plan that aims for a balanced outcome - an approach that underpins the philosophy of the Dr. Jodie clinic.

Your Dr. Jodie clinician also understands the differences between a masculine chin and a feminine chin. With a masculine chin, the chin width is the same width as the mouth and the chin shape tends to be squarer. With a feminine chin, the chin width is the same width of your nose and the chin shape is typically rounder or slightly pointier. The good news is that your Dr. Jodie clinician is experienced in delivering gender sensitive treatments and understands the nuances involved in treatment delivery, whatever your preference.

Visit the Dr. Jodie Clinic For Your Chin Concerns

The Dr. Jodie clinic offers a thoughtful and personalised approach to addressing chin-related concerns in Melbourne. With more than 15 years of experience in cosmetic medicine, Dr. Jodie is also a national clinical trainer for one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, where she educates doctors, nurses, and specialists in treatment techniques. At the clinic, she applies a ‘whole face’ philosophy—carefully considering your assessment, treatment planning, and treatment delivery in the context of your overall balance. Each member of the Dr. Jodie team has been personally selected and trained under her guidance to ensure a consistent, considered standard of care. With extended appointment times and a calm, welcoming environment, the Dr. Jodie clinic is designed to help you feel comfortable and supported throughout your journey.

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