What is the cost of shaving down my chin to be shorter and lipo in the area?

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I have a very elongated chin that I feel takes away from my small features. I not only want the bone shaved down a bit, but when I smile, the fleshy tip comes down and makes my chin look even longer. I would like to have lipo on that. How much would these things cost approximately?

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

There are several options that may require x-rays and dental evaluation. Botox may be useful. Fees will vary depending on the techniques used and wil range from 4000 to 10,000 USD.

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

Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery performed that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you trust, then compare prices between them. See the below link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon for your procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include:

1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctor’s office? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has average charges for most areas of the USA.

2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or an RN be used?
     
       3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
    
       4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long it will take, etc. Will other complementary procedures also be also performed during the same surgery?

Darrick E. Antell, MD, FACS · Answer

Fees vary depending on the level of expertise of the surgeon.  Having both a medical as well as a dental degree, I tend to see more people for chin surgery than most plastic surgeons.  For chin reduction, there are 3 fees:'

	the surgeon's fee:   about 4 to 10 thousand dollars

	the operating room fee:    $1,000 to $2,000

	the anesthesiologists fee:  $1,200

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