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How Common is Chin Reduction Surgery?
I can never find this proceedure listed on many doctor & plastic surgery websites. I'd love it if you could elaborate on the proceedures involved, the risks, the downtime, & the cost. Recommendations for skilled chin reduction professionals in the North TX area would be greatly appreciated!(I have included a photo of myself in my profile so feel free to share your thoughts on my chin & how can I acheive a shorter, more oval face shape. I have had a rhinoplasty but nothing else cosmetic.)
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NorthTXGal
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Chin reduction surgery, how commone
Chin reduction surgery is not as common as chin enlargement surgery, yet it can be done with a short procedure as an out patient with local anesthesia and sedation.
With a hidden incision inside the mouth, typically 2 parallel cuts in the chin bone are made allowing removal of the middle piece. This allows vertical reduction of the chin. Look for someone like myself, with both a Medical as well as a Dental degree to have a broader vision of the area. In my practice...
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Chin Reduction (Reduction Genioplasty)
Regarding: "How Common is Chin Reduction Surgery?
I can never find this proceedure listed on many doctor & plastic surgery websites. I'd love it if you could elaborate on the proceedures involved, the risks, the downtime, & the cost. Recommendations for skilled chin reduction professionals in the North TX area would be greatly appreciated!(I have included a photo of myself in my profile so feel free to share your thoughts on my chin & how can I acheive a shorter,...
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Chin Reduction Is Not Very Common
Unfortunately I could not bring up your profile to speak to your particular situation but in a general chin reduction is not as common as chin augmentation. Chin reduction requires a rather complex analysis of both static and motion of the chin and sometimes x-rays to determine if the prominence is more bone or soft tissue. In some cases, a decrease in the height or width of the lower jaw bone in the chin area is necessary. In others, reduction of the fat and muscle of the chin pad is...
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Chin Reduction Surgery
It is not as common as chin augmentation. It is performed by many different specialists though. Xrays are needed prior and it involves risks to nerves of the mandible and also concern of infection.
"Dr.D"
Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chin reduction surgery
This is an uncommon procedure and is performed by many different specialists including oral maxillofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists, craniofacial and plastic surgeons. It primarily involves risks to the nerves of the mandible which provide sensation to the lower lip. Anytime bones are rearranged, there is a concern about infection and non-union. Special x-rays called cephalometrograms and dental evaluation are commonly performed.
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