Would I just need a genioplasty or would I also need jaw surgery/braces? (Photos)

Yes, the vertical height of the chin can be changed without changing the shape or projection of the chin. Typically, increasing the vertical height will diminish the mentolabial fold. The current vertical height can be measured on a CT scan, and used to determine the amount of height increase...

Genioplasty could potentially help correct the aesthetic aspect of your lower face, however for a more comprehensive approach we'd recommend for you to see a maxillofacial surgeon or an orthodontist to obtain more imaging, evaluate your bite and soft/hard tissue.

Dear nobodycares123, Based on your profile photo, I would say no. Your side profile looks good as it is. You appear to have good chin projection, good lower facial height, and good support of the lower lip. Just as important, your nose and chin seem to work well together, which is a big part of...

5 mm would be a subtle, yet significant, advancement. It is important to point out that the bone projection does not equal soft tissue adjustment. A lot of times we plan an x amount of projection of the chin segment, and end up using a smaller or larger plate because the soft tissue response...

The bony movement and the soft tissue movement are not 1:1. Typically, 5 mm is the least amount that I would consider, but more often we project patients 5-7 mm. Selecting the amount of projection needs to be individualized. The procedure is performed in the office with sedation anesthesia.

Considering individual variations in soft tissue of chin pad, decision about advancement is usually based on intraoperative findings. Good luck.