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It is very difficult to decide whether chin augmentation by means of implant or genioplasty, would make a change you want. Only on the basis of in person evaluation, discussion about your goals and 3D simulation, appropriate plan of treatment can be created. Good luck.
There are a number of things that can be done to adjust the profile, including the jaw/chin area. The key is to be specific about what you are looking for. Do you want a larger chin? Higher chin? More forward chin? Smaller chin? All of these are possible, and perhaps with less work than you think.
It appears that you would benefit from a sliding genioplasty or a chin implant. Either would work in your case as your chin is recessive in the horizontal dimension.
Extracting teeth would not change your chin recession and should not be done unless teeth must be removed for a health or dental reason. You could potentially be a candidate for jaw surgery, especially if your bite does not fit together, That being said, if you are looking for just a cosmetic...
Yes you could achieve your desired outcome with a genioplasty. It sounds as though you have done some research. Our office provides simulated morph photos of expected outcomes and we are happy to schedule a virtual or in-person consult to discuss things further!
A genioplasty reversal is possible, but if you are looking to avoid that, then I would recommend chin and jawline contouring. This procedure essentially shaves down the unwanted bone to shape a create the aesthetic look you are going for. That being said, there is a limit as too how much can be...
Hello, I'm Dr. Ozge Ergun. Sliding genioplasty can achieve a maximum of 1 cm of lengthening. Alternatively, silicone block implants may be an alternative solution. We achieve excellent results with various large-sized implants for a masculine appearance. A nose job can also be added to the...
It is not likely that you will develop any significant bone resorption after genioplasty or implant augmentation. Bone resorption can be occasionally observed on the x-rays but it is not clinically visible. You should discuss this issue with your surgeon before surgery as well. Good luck.
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