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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June 30, 2017
Answer: You'd want a facial plastic surgeon
Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Without an exam your question cannot be answered. You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be b...
Any form of pure horizontal chin augmentation will make the labiomental fold deeper, regardless of whether it is an implant or a sliding genioplasty. Bringing the chin forward and down (vertically lengthening) will help diminish any significant labiomental fold deepening.
Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery ...