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

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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?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

So, a facial plastic surgeon with specific training in jaw surgery can fix this readily. It can be done under any type of anesthesia, although you may be most comfortable asleep. It's not a long procedure but there can be substantial swelling that lasts two weeks or more.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Chin reduction can be done either under local anesthesia or IV sedation. The surgeon performing it should have good experience doing it as it can be more challenging to do and get good results than the more commonly performed chin augmentation.

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