Genioplasty to Increase Chin Vertical Height?

Chin implants simply never achieve the results of a genioplasty.   A well trained Plastic and reconstructive surgeon can achieve precisely planned lengthening in the vertical direction as well as advancement by deisgning the type of osteotomy.  Chin implants are easy and big money makers but should be avoided in young peopleas your chances of complications both early and late are too high for my taste.  They also cause premature aging of the lower third of the face and bone atrophy.  The chin should NEVER be reduced to accomodate an implant and implants cannot achieve increases in vertical height.  If tyhey are used to achieve vertical height short teerm complications including displacement and extrusion are likely.  Consult with a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with craniofacial expertise to learn more.

 

All the best,

 

Rian A. Maercks M.D.

Depending on the type of implant used and the placement the surgeon can choose whether or not to increase vertical height. The same is true with genioplasty.

This can be done but can be tricky. Anytime you project the chin forward, because the chin is usually angled in a inferior direction and not horizontally straight (you can see this by using two mirrors and looking at your side profile), Any lengthening of the chin will cause some vertical lengthening. You can avoid this by making some adjustments to the chin implant, by tailoring the bottom of the chin implant. The other more advanced way is to reduce the vertical chin height by taking the bone down in the vertical dimension and then augmenting it more horizontally. In general genioplasty is favored among plastic surgeons due to the easier procedural steps, less complications, and less operation time to name just a few reasons.
I hope that is helpful.