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Treatment for a Very Small Chin
I have a very small chin which makes my maxilla look bigger. I want my chin to be very sharp and pointy to achive a heart shaped,symmetrical face. Should I opt for a chin implant or an advancement genioplasty. I consulted several maxillo facial surgeons who came up with differnt suggestions.
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Chin implant or sliding genioplasty for small chin treatment
Either an implant or sliding genioplasty are options for improving a recessed chin. A sliding genioplasty allows for some lengthening of the lower third of the face (by angling the chin downward in addition to forward) which can be beneficial in some patients.
Chin implants are a bit more straight forward to perform and can be done with just local numbing medicine, but in experienced hands a sliding genioplasty is certainly an option to consider.
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Chin Implant or Genioplasty for Small Chin
Chin implant or advancement genioplasty are the two main options for treatment of the small chin. Surgery for underdeveloped chins are commonly combined with rhinoplasty or face lift surgery, but may be performed alone.
Chin augmentation with a silicone implant is generally faster to perform with an easier recovery, however, may not be appropriate for some patients. Chin implants are typically inserted via a small incision under the chin, while intraoral approach can also be used....
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Treatment for a very small chin
A chin implant of a correct dimension is the easiest way to achieve an improvement. Otherwise a bony genioplasty is another choice.
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