Risks and Post-Op Care - Sliding Genioplasty

Question

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?

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

I don't think that you should be concerned about an inadvertent bump following the surgery. The bony segments are secured with a strong bone plate and screws. It would take a significant blow to cause any movement. You should feel good in 3-5 days and this surgery does not affect your bite or ability to chew.

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

First off, congrats on the twins! But it would be unlikely to cause alignment issues. Although getting head-butted would not feel great, it shouldn't have a strong enough impact to move anything. Of course you cannot predict the movements of young children, it would take some force to really do any damage. The bone will heal itself in fully after a few months, but it it still pretty strong during the healing process.

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