I dislike my protruding chin. What would help? (Photo)

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Wondering if I need plastic (backward sliding genioplasty) or orthognathic surgery OR BOTH. I really dislike that my chin sticks out & I feel like my face is very short. Thank you!

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

In the single lateral view it appears that you have a "thick" chin pad and prominent chin and the height appears somewhat short. A reduction genioplasty would reduce the anterior chin projection but not the thickness of the soft tissue. A reduction genioplasty by shaving the anterior chin along with simultaneous reduction of the soft tissue is going to provide a aesthetic result. More photos would be helpful.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

As backward sliding genioplasty or orthognathic surgery are not the correct solutions for a horizontally protruding chin. A submental chin reduction approach is best which can reduce the bone and soft tissue chin pad while not increasing submental fullness.

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