Will Vertical Lengthening Jaw Angle Implants Make My Face Look Heavier?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read in your blog that you mention for someone with high gonials, using a widening jaw angle can make the face look heavier/ bulkier. How does that compare with adding vertical lengthening, as I imagine that also seemingly would add heaviness to the face?

A:That has to be determined on an individual basis by computer imaging, But as a general statement widening truly high jaw angles can make for an undesired change. Vertical elongating the high jaw angle has a lowering effect in the frontal view which may or may not be aesthetically favorable. Everyone’s facial shape is different as well as their aesthetic objectives/tolerance so it is not as simple as generalized statements.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon