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Maxilliofacial Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon for Chin Reduction ( Bone) ?
asked 9 months ago by Hopeful2011 in Mahal
Latest answer by Morgan E. Norris, MD
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Tags: choosing a surgeon, doctor referral
Hi, I have a big chin. The bone protrudes and there's quite alot of soft tissue around it too. Should I go to a plastic surgeon or a maxillo-facial surgeon? Any recommendations for Drs. who do this surgery in the U.S? I can't find much info about this procedure,so it's hard to find a good dr. Thanks
1 answer to Maxilliofacial Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon for Chin Reduction ( Bone) ?
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Chin reduction surgeon
Generally speaking, the surgeon best suited to analyze your lower jaw and chin bone (cephalometric analysis) and determine if your bony excess is vertical, horizontal or both would be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. This skill is universally, part of the core curriculum for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
This is not to say that a plastic surgeon would not do a fine job with your chin. Most plastic surgeons do not get a high degree of exposure to...
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Morgan E. Norris, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
Houston Plastic Surgeon