Sliding Genioplasty - Full Reversal?

asked 11 months ago by realselfgg
Latest answer by Thomas A Lamperti, MD
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Tags: 3 months post-op, reversal, sliding genioplasty

I had this done 3 months ago and I am not liking the results as my lower face looks fatter and my smile has changed for the worse plus my chin bulges out of my face and the right side of my chin has a notch. Also my face looks longer which I hate. My surgeon wants me to wait at the 5 month mark rather than make a hasty decision to reverse it. My question is will I look exactly the same prior to getting this surgery done if I get a reversal? What are the side effects? Best time to reverse it?

2 answers to Sliding Genioplasty - Full Reversal?

Reversing sliding genioplasty

A sliding genioplasty can be reversed though it is not something to be taken lightly. You're still fairly early from your surgery and very likely some of what you're seeing is residual swelling in the area. I would give it time and let the area heal fully before discussing additional surgery to reverse the advancement. You would not want to undergo an additional procedure unnecessarily.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Genioplasty at 3 months post-op

Genioplasty is an operation where the chin bone(or mentum) is cut and moved forward or in any direction and can be used to lengthen or shorten the face depending on how the bone was cut. This may sound extreme but it is the most elegant way to improve the lower facial contours with the added benefit of tightening the neck muscles. Three months is considered "early" post-op and very little can be determined regarding how it will look until 6 months post-op. I would hazard a... more

Paul S. Howard, MD
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

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