Hey i want a taller and more masculine chin. I thought sliding genioplasty might be right for this. I've read that vertical increases from 10 to 12mm's are possible. Is this always true or is it possible that increases like that are too much? Keep in mind that i want my chin and my overall to look tall so i had no problem if the chin looks bigger than average after the surgery. But i'm also afraid there might be consequences. How will i know what is right for me?
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In larger sliding genioplasty movements there is going to be an inverted v-shaped notch that develops at the back end of the osteotomy along the lower edge of the jaw lien. This is an inevitable sequelae that occurs as the bone slides forward. Whether that causes an aesthetic issue (indent) ...
Changing the height of a chin is quite basic for Maxillofacial surgeons so start there. Your altered image appears to show an increased width of the angles of the lower jaw. This is quite reasonable to review at the consult since longer face patterns tend to have more shallow angles of the jaw
It is a tempting and easy fix just merely shave the chin edges with a
burr, very accessible technically and very little training is needed.
However under no circustances I do support or recommend (neither practice,
obviously) the chin "shaving" with a burr, which is what you seem to
have...