This is a follow-up to my previous post. The original photo was too small so I am trying again. I am wondering if a sliding genioplasty will correct my chin/jaw deficiency and reduce the labiomental fold. I had previously considered an implant but am concerned that would make the LMF more prominent. I am also concerned about further bone loss and/or shifting. Currently undergoing orthodontic treatment for deep bite.
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You have a very short chin and a resultant mentalis strain. You would be best treated in the long run by a sliding genioplasty that will permanently move the bone forward and improve your facial profile and relieve the mentalis muscle strain. This is a procedure done from inside your mouth so...
The pictures are too small to delineate what needs to be performed. It does appear that you have a week chin profile. A genioplasty can address your bone structure of the mandible and set it forward. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia at a hospital with an inpatient stay...
