Genioplasty vs. Implant - which would make my chin longer and pointier? (Photos)

Thank you for your thoughtful message — you've clearly done your research and you're asking all the right questions. Both genioplasty and custom chin implants can be used to reshape and refine the chin, but each has distinct advantages depending on your goals. A sliding genioplasty allows...

From the limited photographs, you have a slightly recessive chin, so you can consider placement of a small chin implant to advance your chin forward for better structural support for the soft tissue in your neck. You have fat deposits in the neck, most likely located both above and below your...

I would recommend a reduction genioplasty to reduce the vertical length and position the chin forward to get better projection. The shaving procedure is better when only a small amount of bone requires shaving. When the bone is removed by shaving it can cause additional growth of the bone in the...