Genioplasty is a procedure that moves the bone forward and will increase projection. However, a chin implant, which is simpler and a much smaller procedure will achieve the same goal, and in many cases is more advantageous. Each one does not actually increase measurablle vertical height... more
Genioplasty to increase chin vertical height?
I would like to know if in my case, Genioplasty--cutting the bone and putting it forward--would increase the vertical height of the chin? I want to avoid adding vertical height on my chin. I want to reduce it.
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A: Chin improvement with a Genioplasty
There are many ways to improve the contour of your lower face. If you are looking for improvement in the chin, your can perform a genioplasty or use a chin implant. A sliding genioplasty which pulls the chin bone forward will improve the projection and will not increase your vertical height. It... more
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