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How Common is Chin Reduction Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by NorthTXGal in North Texas
Latest answer by Darrick E. Antell, MD
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Tags: reduction, technique

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.)

4 answers to How Common is Chin Reduction Surgery?

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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... more
Darrick E. Antell, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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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,... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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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... more
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas 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.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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