I want removal of the plates and screws that I have in my chin from a sliding genioplasty. I have been informed that the plates and screws can be kept in forever and don’t need removal unless there are complications with it. I personally don't want to wait for future complications and don’t like the idea of having them. How can I go about convincing my doctor or another doctor to remove this without having to argue about why it’s not necessary? Is recovery from hardware removal difficult?
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I almost always recommend a genioplasty over chin implants to patients. Implants tend to be bulky and are limited to shaping. With a genioplasty, we can essentially move your chin into any position you desire, and contour the bone to refine the shape if needed. This procedure is a more permanent...
A genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay at the hospital, and is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. A chin implant is performed under local anesthesia in the office setting, which takes...
You have a very recessive chin based on the lateral ceph. I would recommend an advancement genioplasty of 9-1- mm. That is the extent of advancement that can be safely performed while maintaining bone contact. It does not appear that you will need a bone graft and the vertical height looks...
