Am I better candidate for a chin implant or jaw surgery? (photos)

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I have a chin implant scheduled. My surgeon was thinking an extended one along my jaw in a size 1 or 2. My concern comes from an earlier consultation suggesting I have a consultation for jaw surgery. This felt too risky for me. If it was a functional issue instead of cosmetic I was more willing to consider. I came back to discuss chin implant but the apt was rushed due to schedule issues. The dr is good in the area and was recommended by someone I trust. Do you think I am a candidate for implant

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

I think that you are a better candidate for a genioplasty than a chin implant. With the amount of recession that you exhibit, the chin implant will make your chin appear wider. The genioplasty position is different than the traditional jaw surgery and does not require braces or a hospital surgery. The genioplasty surgery is performed in the office with sedation anesthesia.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

When you have such a short chin/lower jaw you would be better served by a sliding genioplasty which can also shorten your chin as it comes forward. When chins are very short they are also tilted backwards. Placing an implant on such an angled chin will unintentionally length it as the soft tissue chin pad is pushed forward.

Am I better candidate for a chin implant or jaw surgery? (photos)

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