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This article was co-authored by Usha Rajagopal, MD and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Usha Rajagopal, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Medical Director of the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center. With more than 20 years of experience, she focuses on cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, and leads a practice known for cosmetic dermatology, medical skincare, and laser treatments. Dr. Rajagopal founded the V Suite, a women-led, privacy-focused vaginal rejuvenation center within her practice, with individualized care delivered by an all-female team. She also leads a new wellness center that focuses on regenerative treatments and longevity, offering services such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV therapy, and red light therapy. She has served as a speaker at national conferences and as a trainer in advanced injectable and surgical techniques, and she has contributed recent articles to Advances in Cosmetic Surgery. Her work has appeared in outlets such as Glamour, W Magazine, New York Post, Forbes, HuffPost, NewBeauty, and Harper’s Bazaar. Dr. Rajagopal earned her MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, completed her Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society, and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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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://fdna.com/health/resource-center/cleft-of-chin/
- ↑ 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
- ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002986.htm
- ↑ https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/chin-surgery/cost
- ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002986.htm
- ↑ 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/
- ↑ Usha Rajagopal, MD. Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002986.htm
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