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The genioplasty procedure does not alter your teeth or bite, so I advise patients to maintain a normal diet from day one. If there is some residual numbness, you might need to be cautious with some foods to prevent biting your lip. Typically, young patients can return to work within 3-4 days as there is no outside incision. At one week, there is still some swelling, but most patients have returned to work and eating a normal diet.
Genioplasty involves reshaping the chin bone—either to make it slimmer, longer, or more projected forward. This can be done through sliding genioplasty (where the bone is cut and repositioned) or shaving-type contouring.In terms of recovery, square jaw (mandibular angle) surgery typically involves the masseter muscle and affects chewing function more directly, so jaw movement, chewing, and speaking can be more restricted during the healing period.However, if you're only undergoing genioplasty (especially without jaw angle reduction), speaking and eating are generally easier during recovery.That said, swelling and bruising around the lower face and chin are expected, and it will take some time for these to gradually improve.Stitches inside the mouth are usually removed about two weeks after surgery.For a safer and more comfortable recovery, we recommend eating soft, easily digestible foods for at least one week after the procedure.
When it comes to candidacy for chin augmentation, it’s very important that we assess the actual shape of the mentalis region of the mandible a.k.a. the chin. In your case, your chin is recessed or it’s lacking in projection. There can be other parts of the demandable that can be insufficient and...
In order to provide symmetry and uniformity to the jawline, I would recommend a custom mandibular implant. This will provide a well-balanced lower face and contour to the jawline. The implant can extend the sides and chin in a complete implant.
There are several ways to improve a witch's chin deformity. The soft tissue pad can be reduced, a chin tuck can be performed, the deep submental fat pad can be positioned to decrease the submental crease. In some cases, neurotoxins can be used to minimize the effect of muscle pull.
