The Effects of Chin Shape on Facial Beauty
What are the similarities between Jay Leno, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey, and Gwyneth Paltrow? Their chins attract a lot of attention. A strong chin, a weak chin, a prominent chin, a long chin, and so on, but there is no denying that chin size and shape are strongly related to overall face shape and appearance. Gender, genetics, age, and body weight can all have an effect on chin shape. Our doctors and medical aesthetics experts can help you improve your appearance.
Variations in chin size and shape can be found in people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Men's chins are typically more square and wider, whereas female chins are more rounded and narrow. The underlying bone structure and general anatomy, including fat, skin, and muscle tissue, will be determined by genetics.
Weight gain is known to cause increased submental fat (resulting in a double chin), but some thin people may also be predisposed to higher submental fat deposits. The appearance of the chin will also be strongly correlated with the jawline, neck, and face shape. Drooping and sagging are natural as we age and our skin loses elasticity. Furthermore, certain medical conditions (particularly endocrine disorders) can cause swelling in the submental area.
The main concerns with chins are often the following:
Submental Fat (also known as Double Chin): A double chin is commonly associated with excess body weight. However, genetic predispositions to increased submental fat can cause the appearance of a double chin in some people, even if they are close to their ideal body weight.
Drooping Chin: A drooping chin is caused by natural ageing changes in skin elasticity and tone. Skin loses structural integrity and sags as collagen and elastin breakdown.
Large or Small Chin: A large or small chin is primarily a cosmetic issue. If the size of the mandibular protuberance is disproportionate to other facial features, or if it overpowers the jaw or is overshadowed by it, it should be addressed.
All of these chin-related issues can be handled without surgery. At AngelFace Laser Clinic, we are proud to offer non-surgical solutions to many age-old aesthetics problems, including chin related issues. Our doctors are capable of non-surgically contouring the chin, and our fat dissolving solutions are highly effective at removing double chins. If you are interested in our chin augmentations, please contact us today for more information.