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What to expect after chin reduction?

Lindy JaneJul 24, 2016
I had chin reduction 2 days ago by incision under chin then shaving of the bone. I am unable to smile evenly or talk properly as half my mouth wont move properly. Is this to be expected?

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Brian Maloney, MD, FACS

Over projecting chins can be reduced with a genioplasty. An incision is placed on the inside of the mouth and the end of the bone is cut and pushed back. It is secured with plates or wires. It is not possible to push it back an inch. It is difficult to tell by looking at the pictures, but you...

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You need a sliding genioplasty to allow the chin bon to be moved forward and at the same time become vertically shorter. How much vertical shortening and horizontal increase remains to be determinejd by preoperative computer imaging.

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

Dear Tiffany,Thank you for your pictures. In my opinion, you can improve your chin with a sliding genioplasty.  Your lower jaw most be critically evaluated as well. I agree with Dr. Wittenberg concerning the scarring.  Best wishes.

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