38 year old male, previously had lower jaw advancement surgery in 2015 and my bite is good. Would a sliding genioplasty provide me with a defined jawline? I feel that my chin is still very recessed Thanks
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Extracting teeth would not change your chin recession and should not be done unless teeth must be removed for a health or dental reason. You could potentially be a candidate for jaw surgery, especially if your bite does not fit together, That being said, if you are looking for just a cosmetic...
Yes you could achieve your desired outcome with a genioplasty. It sounds as though you have done some research. Our office provides simulated morph photos of expected outcomes and we are happy to schedule a virtual or in-person consult to discuss things further!
A genioplasty reversal is possible, but if you are looking to avoid that, then I would recommend chin and jawline contouring. This procedure essentially shaves down the unwanted bone to shape a create the aesthetic look you are going for. That being said, there is a limit as too how much can be...
