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This article was co-authored by Asif Pirani, MD and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Dr. Asif Pirani is a cosmetic plastic surgeon and founder of the Toronto Plastic Surgery Center based in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Pirani is board certified by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada and is dedicated to enhancing the beauty and confidence of his patients while upholding the highest standards of safety, comfort, and discretion. Dr. Pirani has served as an expert reviewer for The Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal. He has also taught plastic surgery trainees in multiple universities, most recently the University of Toronto and New York University. Dr. Pirani completed undergraduate and medical training at the University of Toronto. He went on to complete plastic and cosmetic surgery training at the University of British Columbia and served as the Chief Plastic Surgery Resident there. Dr. Pirani completed a fellowship at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at NYU and the University of Toronto Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship.
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You know the dimple or line in the center of some people’s chins? Yep, that’s a cleft chin! This facial feature is something many people are born with, and some of the most attractive celebrities have one (we’re looking at you, Superman). But what really causes a cleft chin, and is it something you could remove if you wanted to? We spoke to board-certified plastic surgeon Asif Pirani, MD and board-certified dermatologist Kaveri Karhade, MD for more insight into this facial feature, including what causes it. Keep reading to learn more!
Chin Cleft vs. Smooth Chin
According to board-certified plastic surgeon Asif Pirani, MD, a cleft chin is a visible crease or dimple in the chin area. The indentation in the center of a cleft chin creates a “W” like shape, while a straight or smooth chin has no indentation and a “U” like shape. To get rid of a cleft chin, talk to a plastic surgeon about getting fillers or chin augmentation.
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- ↑ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3385382/
- ↑ Asif Pirani, MD. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Expert Interview
- ↑ Asif Pirani, MD. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/are-chin-dimples-hereditary
- ↑ Asif Pirani, MD. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Expert Interview
- ↑ Asif Pirani, MD. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Expert Interview
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- ↑ https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/chin-surgery/cost
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- ↑ https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-a-cleft-chin
- ↑ https://www.drangelasturm.com/blog/how-much-does-chin-augmentation-cost/
- ↑ https://fadeaesthetics.com/what-to-expect-after-a-chin-filler/
- ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002986.htm
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