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I Feel Like my Sliding Genioplasty Was Not Enough Projection?

sasha84Mar 27, 2013
I just had a sliding genioplasty but I feel like it was not enough projection. I had 6 mm advancement and although it looks better than before it is not where I want it to be. When I mentioned it to my doctor he said if he advanced it more it would make me look masculine. I don't know what to do at this point. It hurts me that I spent that money and its not where I want it to be. Suggestions please.

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Thomas A. Lamperti, MD

You look like you're a potential candidate for chin augmentation. This can be done with either a chin implant (usually made of solid silicone) or sliding genioplasty. You can learn more about both techniques at my web reference link below:

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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Your sliding genioplasty result shows some significant improvement although it is still short of the optimal horizontal advancement for your facial profile. The effect you are seeing when you smile is not a 'witch's chin' problem as that is when the chin tissues have fallen below the bone at...

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Vivek Bansal, MD

Thank you for your question. The assurances of consistent success are still no guarantee of success.  Botox is such a good tool, the risk of side effects so small, and the risks of surgery so high, I would suggest reconsidering the options.  No surgery is not without risk and scar...

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William Portuese, MD

 A sliding genioplasty would be the best option in this case due to 2 significant jaw underdevelopment. A chin implant will simply not be adequate enough augmentation.

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Vivek Bansal, MD

Thank you for your question. Swelling will prevent you from seeing the outcome and you should wait at least 3-4 weeks before evaluating how things will look.  At the 3-4 month time period, not a lot of change will occur after that.  Just be patient for a while. I hope this helps.

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Vivek Bansal, MD

Thank you for your question. This is a question for your surgeon as they are aware of what was done and how much hardware was used.  You could also explore other options addressing the chin alone.  You might consider another opinion from a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and explore...

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