Hi! I'm a 34yrs old woman. I've have been contemplating a sliding genioplasty for my recessed chin. I'm a mother of twins aged 13months - they're quite the handful! I can manage to rest the first week post-op. But I'm afraid that as I resume usual activities, I'd inadvertently get head-butted (or some other impact) by my toddlers, etc. How stable and strong are the bone segments/ plates in the early days and weeks post-op, and what sort of impact does it take to affect the alignment of the chin?
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Although jaw surgery is a large procedure, the outcome will be life changing. During the process, we work closely with orthodontists to make sure your bite improves and your teeth are aligned. This usually involves getting Invisalign and alternating trays throughout the process. Not only will...
You could get these results with a genioplasty. The chin segment would be moved down and angled to give you more of the "v' shape. Some contouring may be done on the jawline as well to get a that slimmer appearance. Although there is a limit to how much it can be reduced, jaw surgery is...
The procedures are entirely different with different incisions. The procedure can be performed whenever you feel recovered from your primary procedure.
