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How can I fix this jaw work from my sliding genioplasty and osteotomy? (photos)

elektrikkissJan 3, 2022
I had sliding genioplasty and t osteomy done. The result is a jaw and chin that dont go together and aesthetically look horrible with my chin being moved too far Forward. And Massive step off. And bone jowls.How can this be fixed?

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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
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Answered on Jan 14, 2022
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