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It's all about balance. A weak chin will often make a nose look overprotected in profile or oblique view. Aggressive attempt to reduce the projection or make the nose smaller are either unsuccessful or result in a worse deformity because it cannot match the weak chin. Augmenting the chin compliments the new nose and allows it to look normal and not over reduced.

The only advantage of chin advancement is the avoidance of an implant. However the limited amount of augmentation, nerve injury risks, need for screws and plates often make chin advancement less desirable then augmentation with an implant.

Yes, Radiesse and sculptra are very good options for this type of treatment.

Good question. These procedures are often complementary, not mutually exclusive. It would depend on your exam findings and what type of jaw neckline you were trying to achieve.

Currently in the United States most implants are made of either solid silicon or Medpor. Both are very safe in regards to their composition, but carry the risks of displacement and infection requiring removal as all implants do.

Primarily solid silicone and medpor, both of which are considered extremely inert and nonreactive.

Definitely. Achieving a good result in rhinoplasty is all about facial balance. If you have a weak chin profile then augmenting it will only enhance the nose procedure. Not only is it safe to do together it is more practical and cost effective in terms of operating time, anesthesia exposure and recovery time then doing them separately.

No. Facial balance is the key. It's not uncommon that in order to "get the most" out of your nose job that you need to address the chin at the same time.

It's all about balance! If your chin is to "weak" or to "prominent" it will not only detract from the rest of your face but prevent other procedures meant to improve your nose or eyes from achieving the best result. While some celebrities (Jay Leno, Owen Wilson etc) are able to use their signature imbalanced features to brand themselves and enhance their identity, most of us would rather maximize our looks without calling attention to our deformities. Get a consult with a doctor who offers computer altered images to see what a difference a small change up or down in your chin makes in your appearance. I always do this with every patient who I see that have imbalanced features.