I had 7 years of orthodontics and am happy with my bite. I have a strong but recessed chin with an asymmetry on the right side due to chondyle hypoplasia. The right side of my face is smaller and as I age I am experiencing a Jowel on the right side. I also don't like how my chin looks in picture or my profile especially on the right. What can be done for this?
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Thank you for your pictures. Yes, the projection and width can be changed with a sliding genioplasty. This is slightly challenging. I agree with Dr. Jamali that I do not believe that your chin needs to be widened.
Thank you for your X-ray. I agree with Dr. Apply concerning your hyoid position in the X-ray. There is not a surgical procedure to reposition the hyoid bone. Your best best would be standard techniques that we have to improve chin and neck contour. Best wishes.
