Is there a limit of bone that the chin can be shaved down? (Photos)

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Hi, i had a genioplasty but i'm not really happy with the end of the chin. I was thinking about shaving down the area in red. is that possible ?

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

It almost appears that you want to undo the genioplasty. You can have a reduction done, but there is a limit to how much can be moved back/shaved. It is fairly simple to change the shape with contouring, but removing too much can leave you with skin laxity or chin ptosis. How long ago was the genioplasty done? The skin and surrounding tissue adapts to the movement after a genioplasty, but it can sometimes bunch up a little if a larger reduction is done. Our office is happy to discuss options with you more in depth during an in-person or virtual consultation!

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