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Can chin reduction be done under local or IV sedation? What are the risks of this surgery?

BrittE92Jun 28, 2017

I want my chin shaved to shorten it, not for jaw correction purposes. Can this be done under local anesthesia or IV sedation as opposed to general? Can a plastic surgeon do this or do I have to go to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon? Any possible complications with this surgery?

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