1 year post op sliding genioplasty - my chin is tight with a ball look. Would the risks outweigh the revision? (Photo)

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Chin tight, ball look to it. Is it worth going back to my same surgeon? when I brought this up to him during a month follow up appointment he said Botox would help the hyperactive mentalis muscle. If I needed a revision with the risks like lip-numbness, smile, reopening gumincision outweigh the revision? Will this get better with time or is a revision needed?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

I do a very large amount of chin / jaw surgery. We could potentially reposition the muscle or reduce the projection of the chin in several ways.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

I would need more photos or a FaceTime visit to give you specific advice. Sliding genioplasty revisions are no riskier than the original surgery. The procedure is very versatile because the chin can be repositioned in multiple directions to improve the aesthetics and meet your expectations. Usually, the plate and screws are removed, and the chin is repositioned to a more aesthetic position. You are entitled to a satisfactory result. The surgery is performed in our office SurgiCenter, under intravenous anesthesia.

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