Is there a way to make my midface shorter? Considering chin reduction and sliding osteotomy. Advice? (photo)

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My face is very long and I’m considering chin reduction and a sliding osteotomy(?) but I think the problem lies more within my mid face than lower face. Is there something that can be done to make that smaller as well ?

Brian Maloney, MD, FACS · Answer

It is difficult to make any suggestions with only a frontal picture. It is not a commonly performed procedure to shorten the midface. There are alot of potential issues with doing this. Without a side view it is difficult to comment on the other procedures. I would suggest meeting with a few surgeons to discuss your concerns and learn about treatment options.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The midface is not a facial area that can be shortened like the perimeter areas of the forehead or chin. A subnasal lip lift can help but the actual vertical length of the bone can not be changed.

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