If You Have a Receded Chin, Do You Automatically Need an Orhtognathic Surgery?

Or it can be that your jaws are properly aligned it's just that the bone in your chin didn't grow that much? i need a clear explanation please.

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7 Weeks Post Op Double Jaw Surgery and Genioplasty. Infection of my Chin and Scar Tissue Question (photo)

On Sept 14th 2011 I had my maxilla moved forward 4mm and my lower jaw moved back 3mm ( by IVRO) and a sliding genioplasty 6mm. I had a horrible...

Would You Recommend Sliding Genioplasty or Jaw Surgery? (photo)

Hi. I'm considering sliding genioplasty or lower jaw advancement surgery. In the pictures I've posted one is my current bite and jaw position...

Will Lefort 1, BSSO and Genioplasty Leave Me with Saggy Skin?

I have an anterior open bite, increased vertical height in the lower third of my face and lip incompetence. After 1 year in braces I'm due to have...

Can Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic) Improve Facial Assymetry?

I have a receded chin (retrognathism) with TJM (ATM) which causes my both jaws to click when i eat and to lock sometimes. Also i have an augmented...

Difference Between Maxillofacial Surgery and Chin Surgery (or Implant)

What is the difference between maxillofacial surgery and chin implant/chin surgery? Why if a plastic surgeon can perform these kinds of surgeries...