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Sliding Genioplasty vs. Jaw Implants for a More Prominent Chin?
asked 1 year ago by 1981bob in Ireland
Latest answer by Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Question viewed 1,416 times
Tags: chin, male, comparison
In my country(Ireland),I have only been able to find surgeons who offer chin implants. They do not have any experience with either jaw implants or sliding genioplasty. From what you can tell based on my pictures: am I likely to see better results from sliding genioplasty and/or jaw implants? My priority is a more prominent chin. But if it's possible & suits my profile, a more prominent jaw line would be great also. I'm looking for the best result possible. Cost & discomfort are secondary
1 answer to Sliding Genioplasty vs. Jaw Implants for a More Prominent Chin?
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Sliding genioplasty vs. chin implant.
To increase the projection of your chin, either chin implant ( I prefer solid silicone, extended anatomic Flowers mandibular glove implants--no larger than medium for you--placed via a submental incision into a subperiosteal pocket the exact size of the implant so it cannot move, shift, or migrate) or sliding genioplasty (using a power saw to remove the lower part of your mandible, shift it forward the desired amount, and secure the bone with plates and screws after which it heals solidly)....
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