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Am I a candidate genioplasty/jaw surgery or implant?

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nasinha92Jan 9, 2022

Am I a candidate for a chin implant or is in my case a jaw surgery or just genioplasty more indicated? My bite is good (no over or underbite), I’ve had braces for years. I was hoping that also the drooping of my cheeks and jowls would be corrected my correcting my poor developed mandible and chin?

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Timothy Osborn, MD

Both of these surgeries are done entirely through the mouth, so there will be no external incisions or scars. Although we do ask that you shave your facial hair before the surgery, there is no reason for it to be effected afterwards!

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

You are a candidate for either a genioplasty or a chin implant. Both procedures would give you better lower facial balance. I would likely recommend a chin implant over a genioplasty unless you have a particular preference.

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Over time, the bone actually tends to grow over the hardware. Occasionally, the hardware is removed due to irritation, but at that point, the bone has healed and the chin segment will remain in place. There is no reason for the bone to erode.

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Timothy Osborn, MD

A genioplasty will absolutely improve your chin and profile, and will also add some definition to your jawline. A chin implant will add some advancement, but will not do much for the jawline. A genioplasty will allow for movement of the chin segment forward and down, creating more definition and...

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