I had my genioplasty 13 days ago and I hate the way my face looks now. My lower lip is smaller than it used to and my chin looks too long now. I know it’s still swollen but the more I see it the less I like it. Right now I can barely smile but I know that when I recover my smile it will look too long. I want to reverse it I am worried, what if my soft tissues never go back to normal and they become soggy since the Dr moved my chin 7mm. What are the dangers of a revision genioplasty so soon?
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Lateral photos are needed to give you more advice. typically, the chin is reduced with a reduction genioplasty or a chin shaving is performed with a chin tuck of the soft tissue chin. In either case, botox to the mentalis muscle can help with the dynamic changes to the chin.
Not to pick apart your question, but there is a nerve that will sometimes need to be considered with doing a genioplasty. Nerve issues are the most common long-term issue with any chin surgery, whether implant or genioplasty. In my experience, most people suggest what they are most comfortable...
Yes, you have a slightly recessed chin, but there are ways to improve your projection. Your best outcome would be with a genioplasty. Your chin would be brought forward and slightly angled down, creating more balance to your profile. If you are not looking for surgery, you could try chin fillers...