Is there such a thing as filing a chin down? (Photo)

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I just wanted to know if it's possible to file the chin bone down ?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your picture. Your profile looks pretty good. To answer your question, your chin can be reduced by removing and contouring the bone or using a sliding genioplasty to reduce the prominence. I would strongly recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon or a board-certified facial plastic surgeon for a complete the evaluation before embarking on a chin reduction. Best wishes.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Chin reduction can be done by a variety of methods including filing. (bone shaving/burring) But one has to be careful with any form of intraoral shaving of the chin bone as it is prone to causing chin pad sagging or ptosis.

Jason J. Hall, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes - "filing" the chin bone is a possibility, especially if you need a small amount of bone removed.  Your chin looks good - perhaps slightly over-projected (but tough to tell since your photo isn't a true lateral photograph), and it may be a good option for you.  See a board-certified plastic surgeon who has experience with bone surgery to discuss your options.

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