I am wondering what specific surgery would I have to get to reduce the size of my chin when I smile. Everytime I smile with my teeth my chin sticks out. I just want to be able to smile with my teeth without it looking odd.
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At one week you should be able to begin moderate workouts. The genioplasty is secured with a plate and screws and cannot move. I would avoid contact sports for 2 months to prevent any significant trauma to your face during this healing period. An elbow to the face playing basketball could...
Thank you for providing photos. I am not in favor of any chin reduction surgery in your case. This might shorten the distance between your chin and neck. There is extra skin in your neck and jowl area and a surgical neck lip to tighten the skin will give you a well contoured and youthful...
Thank you for the pictures. I agree that she has some weakness of your cheek areas and on profile view have a long face. You may need to have your Orthodontics revisit it and may need corrective Jolle surgery in addition to malar/cheek implants. If you choose a second option, then that would b...