I have thought about jaw surgery but it is pretty invasive and takes years to complete the whole process. I had posted a question whether I should get a jaw surgery or a chin implant (at the time I didn't know sliding genioplasty existed). I was recommended sliding genioplasty. My bite is fine (no talking problem or chewing issue but snowing). it is my side profile that I feel insecure about. I was wondering how many mm my chin can be advanced?
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You are a great candidate for a genioplasty. Moving your chin down would create a more "v" shape to your face, decrease the labiomental fold, add length to your jawline and bring balance to your profile. This would also help to tighten the skin under your chin and around your jawline. That being...
I suggest having a few in person, consultations with oral surgeons and plastic surgeons in your community. Both specialties contribute to surgery on this part of the face.
During each consultation, you can that only get an assessment, a better understanding of treatment options, including how...
Without photos to go on, it is harder to give you better advice. A genioplasty allows for your chin to be moved into a different position which may be what you are looking for. If you like where your chin is positioned but don't like the shape, you can have the bone contoured down to make it...