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How risky is revision genioplasty?

GB82Jun 29, 2021
I had an 8 mm sliding genioplasty 3 years ago and I’m suffering from persistent tightness and discomfort. It’s affecting me a lot. My surgeon has offered a soft tissue release but I’m not sure this alone will work? Do you think it’s worth cutting the bone and reversing it 4mm or is it too risky?

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Answered on Jul 3, 2021
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