How long after jaw surgery can I have genioplasty? And will I have more numbness?

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My chin is still too hurt after double jaw surgery and I want to get genioplasty. How long should I wait? Is there a way to avoid getting more numbness?

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

There is no specific time period to wait for the genioplasty, but the question is why wasn't it performed at the time of the jaw surgery? Genioplasty is totally cosmetic and does not change your bite. The sliding genioplasty is performed in our office under intravenous anesthesia and takes about an hour. In order to minimize the risk of further numbness, find a surgeon who performs many genioplasties.

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