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Sliding Genioplasty without plates and screws. Is there any Dr. who knows about this method? Is it available in the U.S.?

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On RealSelf a Dr. in Spain says he does sliding genioplasties without plates or screws but instead uses "very thin steel wires to fix the piece, 2 or 3 anchors suffice and the remain buried under the osseous callus formed around the area". In his "vast experience" he says he's never had a problem of any kind. However, after years "a majority of plates and screws produce pain, irritation, may migrate or need removal". Is there any Dr. who knows about this method? Is it available in the U.S.?

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