Is it possible to get genioplasty after necklift ? Im asking because i know that after genioplasty, underchin will be swollen but im afraid that the suture of the chin will be loose and make the skin sag again I got digastric suture and platysma suturing
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It should be possible, but it would be a large advancement; around 12mm. With a movement that big, we may end up using some bone grafts to help fill in the gap (we typically do not use any for under 10mm). It sounds like you have done some research which is good. You may also be a candidate for...
You appear to be a candidate for jaw surgery. The asymmetry in your face is due to your lower jaw swinging out to your right side. Your chin is also short, which means your lower jaw did not grow far enough forward. Jaw surgery is a major procedure, but would fix the asymmetry in your chin and...
A genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay in the hospital, and is much more invasive. If you're looking for just cosmetic improvement, a chin implant can be placed under local anesthesia is an outpatient procedure which...