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1 year post horizontal reduction genioplasty, chin looks bigger and bulkier in portrait view (Photo)

Considerate318273Oct 25, 2023
I had a horizontal reduction genioplasty in September 2022, done through an intraoral incision. While there has been a significant reduction from the profile view, from the front my chin looks bigger and bulkier, with significant tightness in the chin. Which is causing me some distress and discomfort.

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

You have a somewhat recessive chin in the photos so a sliding genioplasty or chin implant will provide greater facial balance to your lower face. The central projection point of your chin would improve as well. Either procedure works.

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You are best to see a Maxillofacial surgeon with an interest in cosmetic facial plastic surgery also. It is hard to be sure as the photos provided do not show the full facial profile including the nose. However is does seem you have a retruded chin and its relationship to the lips and nose. The...

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You are a good candidate for a genioplasty. Your chin is a bit short and recessed. Moving it forward and down would bring balance to your profile while elongating your jawline. It would create a more "v" shape facial structure. You may be a candidate for a thread lift as well, which would...

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