24 years old male - will buccal fat removal help or genioplasty? (Photos)

I tell my sliding genioplasty patients that if they can eat a normal diet, then corrective jaw surgery is not necessary. The majority of patients with a recessive chin are mainly interested in correcting the cosmetic aspect, and the chin advancement will not change their bite. Most young...

The beard is hiding your profile, but it appears that your chin is recessive. A sliding genioplasty or chin implant would improve your facial balance. Many surgeons will perform chin surgery in conjunction with rhinoplasty, but apparently that wasn't discussed with your rhinoplasty surgeon.

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...