As you can see from the pic I have a weak chin and neck fullness (mainly due to anatomy) and my goal is to have my chin augmented vertically and laterally (more vertically) to have a better neck angle (see simulation pic). Can this be achieved w/an anatomical implant or would I need to have a sliding genio? I’ve considered the vertical lengthening implant but am concerned about stability. I’d prefer to get an implant for financial reasons but don’t want to waste money if the SG is my only real option.
September 17, 2020
Answer: Chin implant or sliding genioplasty? A sliding genio-plasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay, and is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. When patients simply desire a cosmetic augmentation to the chin, a chin implant is inserted. The photograph also demonstrates significant fatty deposits in the neck and a short platysma. A neck lift procedure can accomplish removal of fatty deposits located both above AND below the platysma muscle in addition to a platysma plasty. Liposuction will only accomplish removal of the fatty deposits above the muscle, and will only give a minimal result. The chin implant and the neck lift would be complementary to each other. For many examples of this combination, please see the link and the video below
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September 17, 2020
Answer: Chin implant or sliding genioplasty? A sliding genio-plasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay, and is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. When patients simply desire a cosmetic augmentation to the chin, a chin implant is inserted. The photograph also demonstrates significant fatty deposits in the neck and a short platysma. A neck lift procedure can accomplish removal of fatty deposits located both above AND below the platysma muscle in addition to a platysma plasty. Liposuction will only accomplish removal of the fatty deposits above the muscle, and will only give a minimal result. The chin implant and the neck lift would be complementary to each other. For many examples of this combination, please see the link and the video below
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January 9, 2018
Answer: Chin concerns You never want to make a surgery more complicated than it needs to be. For you, a medium sized chin implant AND liposuction of your neck is all that is needed to get you an excellent result. Please consult a chin specialist to provide you morphing of what you need.
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January 9, 2018
Answer: Chin concerns You never want to make a surgery more complicated than it needs to be. For you, a medium sized chin implant AND liposuction of your neck is all that is needed to get you an excellent result. Please consult a chin specialist to provide you morphing of what you need.
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