Vertical and horizontal projections with genioplasty or implant

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I have an overbite and a weak reccessed chin. I would like to know if sliding genioplasty or implant can help improve my profile. I currently have a habit of jutting out my lower jaw when mouth closed, smiling and laughing. I have always been told of having a bigger nose. Will genioplasty help at all. I want to go with the least invasive surgery. I dont have any functional problems with my ovebite and only looking for improving aesthetics.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Without an exam your question cannot be answered.  You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is some information to help you make this decision: Candidates for Chin Augmentation - Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If you are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin augmentation
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P. Craig Hobar, MD(retired) · Answer

Thank you for your photos and your question. First of all I would like to discuss implant vs. genioplasty. If you are seeking and vertical improvement, this cannot be done with an implant in my opinion. Implants are good for creating a few mm of projection, but cannot address vertical height with a natural appearance. A sliding genioplasty will be able to address both the horizontal projection and vertical length in a natural way to balance out the rest of your facial features. During my consultation I perform a simple facial analysis that will determine how much projection and vertical length you will benefit from. Ideally the lower facial height is equal to or up to 3mm greater than the midface height. Often times a weak lower face will give the illusion of the nose being larger than it actually is. By balancing your chin, the appearance of your nose can also become less prominent. I wish you luck in determining if this procedure is right for you.

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