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Yes, it is possible. Make sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon with a good eye for the best results.Best of luck !
It is doable, but 7mm is A LOT in a face. Although every face is different and you'd probably benefit from a large descent, we tend to set the limit at 5 mm, altough it is impossible to say without seeing you in person or even in photo.You should bear in mind that when doing big movements like that, it is necessary to assess soft tissues and airways and also that bigger movements have high risks of vascularization and are less stable.If you have a very short face, you probably would rather benefit from a bimaxillary surgery + genioplasty, so the downgrafting is balanced throughout the lower thirds and not just concentrated on the jaw.
With a sliding genioplasty, you can either do it through the oral cavity approach or under the chin approach . Doing it through the mouth can disrupt vital supporting muscles of the lower lip which can actually worsen lower lip ptosis (sag). Therefore, though advancing the chin would provide...
If you have a palatal expander in for jaw surgery preparation, then having a reduction may change the surgical plan. I would discuss this with your surgeon/whoever placed the expander first. If jaw surgery is not part of the plan, then a genioplasty should be fine. Depending on how much you are...
You are a candidate for a genioplasty. You are correct in that jaw surgery would be too much without any functional issues. A genioplasty would get you the results you are looking for. Your chin is a bit short and recessed. By moving it forward and down, it would bring balance to your profile...
