My dr. seems keen on a chin implant over a genioplasty as he says I only need slight augmentation, but when I look at photos of chin implants they look beak like. How do I ensure I don't end up with a beak? I have an overbite from my jaw alignment. So even with chin implant or genioplasty my lower lip will sit back from he upper lip quite a bit. is there anything other than lip filler that I can do to correct this so my lower lip matches the position of the new chin?
Answer: Chin implant vs. genioplasty While chin implants come in many shapes and sizes and can improve horizontal chin projection, the genioplasty procedure can move the natural chin in any direction and provide a greater horizontal projection than a chin implant. In patients that have a recessive jaw that have undergone braces without corrective jaw surgery, I obtain a better and more natural result with the genioplasty procedure. In patients with isolated recession of the chin, a silicone chin implant works well. In our office, we perform both procedures with intravenous sedation. There is more post-operative swelling following the genioplasty procedure, but young patients are recovered in about a week.
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Answer: Chin implant vs. genioplasty While chin implants come in many shapes and sizes and can improve horizontal chin projection, the genioplasty procedure can move the natural chin in any direction and provide a greater horizontal projection than a chin implant. In patients that have a recessive jaw that have undergone braces without corrective jaw surgery, I obtain a better and more natural result with the genioplasty procedure. In patients with isolated recession of the chin, a silicone chin implant works well. In our office, we perform both procedures with intravenous sedation. There is more post-operative swelling following the genioplasty procedure, but young patients are recovered in about a week.
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Genioplasty versus Chin Implant Great question. Without seeing you in person, I can't give you an exact answer, but I can tell you some things that I generally see in my patients. 1- Not many doctors are trained or comfortable doing an osseous genioplasty so they push for implants2- Implants are good for moving the chin in the horizontal plane, up to about 6-8mm. Only an osseous genioplasty will move the chin back, down or correct asymmetry3- There are different sizes and shapes of chin implants. Some shapes do look like a beak if they are not chosen to match the face4- Genioplasty will correct the chin and help with the lower lip but not the biteI hope that helps! You are welcome to come in anytime to discuss your options furtherBest of LuckDr Rodman
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Genioplasty versus Chin Implant Great question. Without seeing you in person, I can't give you an exact answer, but I can tell you some things that I generally see in my patients. 1- Not many doctors are trained or comfortable doing an osseous genioplasty so they push for implants2- Implants are good for moving the chin in the horizontal plane, up to about 6-8mm. Only an osseous genioplasty will move the chin back, down or correct asymmetry3- There are different sizes and shapes of chin implants. Some shapes do look like a beak if they are not chosen to match the face4- Genioplasty will correct the chin and help with the lower lip but not the biteI hope that helps! You are welcome to come in anytime to discuss your options furtherBest of LuckDr Rodman
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Chin Augmentation You would have to better define what you interpret as 'beak-like' in chin implant photos. That will help deternne if a sliding genioplasty produces a more natural result by comparison. This may be a reflection of the type pf chin implant used. With an existing overbite it may be that a sliding genioplasty looks better as it moves the bone and attached soft tissues forward. You have astutely pointed out that the lower lip will not move with either type of chin augmentation procedure. Only moving the entire jaw forward will improve the lower lip as the teeth push forward against the lower lip.
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Chin Augmentation You would have to better define what you interpret as 'beak-like' in chin implant photos. That will help deternne if a sliding genioplasty produces a more natural result by comparison. This may be a reflection of the type pf chin implant used. With an existing overbite it may be that a sliding genioplasty looks better as it moves the bone and attached soft tissues forward. You have astutely pointed out that the lower lip will not move with either type of chin augmentation procedure. Only moving the entire jaw forward will improve the lower lip as the teeth push forward against the lower lip.
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Do chin implants look as natural as a sliding genioplasty? Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of sizes, thicknesses, and shapes which is best determined at the time of the consultation and examination. Chin implants are placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure which takes approximately 30 minutes. A sliding genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay, and is much more invasive. A sliding Genioplasty is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. For many examples of chin implants only, please see the link and the video below
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Do chin implants look as natural as a sliding genioplasty? Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of sizes, thicknesses, and shapes which is best determined at the time of the consultation and examination. Chin implants are placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure which takes approximately 30 minutes. A sliding genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay, and is much more invasive. A sliding Genioplasty is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. For many examples of chin implants only, please see the link and the video below
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Chin implant versus sliding genioplasty This is a great question. When a chin implant is placed, we place it on top of the bone in the chin. When we pursue a sliding genioplasty, the bone of the chin is moved forward. In addition to a sliding genioplasty, sometimes the jawbone itself is moved forward (this is done for correction of the bite). The recovery for the chin implant is certainly the simplest given that no cuts in the bone are necessary. When the bone of the chin is moved forward during a sliding genioplasty, hardware (meaning screws and a small plate) are necessary to secure the bone in its new position. One of the aspects to consider when thinking of an augmentation is the depth of the labiomental crease - meaning the transition between the lower lip and the chin. A simulation can be helpful to look at the expected results of a chin implant and/or a sliding genioplasty. Hope this helps!
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Chin implant versus sliding genioplasty This is a great question. When a chin implant is placed, we place it on top of the bone in the chin. When we pursue a sliding genioplasty, the bone of the chin is moved forward. In addition to a sliding genioplasty, sometimes the jawbone itself is moved forward (this is done for correction of the bite). The recovery for the chin implant is certainly the simplest given that no cuts in the bone are necessary. When the bone of the chin is moved forward during a sliding genioplasty, hardware (meaning screws and a small plate) are necessary to secure the bone in its new position. One of the aspects to consider when thinking of an augmentation is the depth of the labiomental crease - meaning the transition between the lower lip and the chin. A simulation can be helpful to look at the expected results of a chin implant and/or a sliding genioplasty. Hope this helps!
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