Is shaving the chin bone instead of reversing a genioplasty an option? 5 months post op, concerned about length.

Once the bone has completely healed from the first surgery, it is possible to have a reduction genioplasty. However, being a revision, you are at a slightly higher risk for complications, and it may not be possible to get your chin 100% back to its original position. That being said, we can make great improvements to get you as close to your desired goal as possible. Contouring/shaving is an option, but there is a limit as to how much can be removed. We are happy to schedule an in-person or virtual consult if you would like to discuss things further and answer any questions you may have!

First, it is very normal to appear longer in the frontal view after an advancement genioplasty. Most people don't realize that a recessed chin actually makes the face appear short and out of balance. When the chin is advanced and the balance restored to the lower face it will takes time to get accustomed to the new look. It is possible to shave millimeters in any direction and simultaneously smooth over the lateral steps and/or add bone putty to fill any gaps. This can all be accomplished in the office with sedation anesthesia.

reversing or partially reversing a genioplasty by taking out the hardware and setting it back part or all the way then fixating it in place is a better and safter option than trying to grind down the surface of the bone.