Have a chin implant but unhappy with vertical height. Would sliding genioplasty be better to achieve these results? (Photo)

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I've had a chin implant for 10 years now and while I feel the projection is okay I feel my chin is too long vertically. I am interested in potentially shortening it through sliding genioplasty and wondering if these results would be possible?

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

I almost always recommend a genioplasty over chin implants to patients. Implants tend to be bulky and are limited to shaping. With a genioplasty, we can essentially move your chin into any position you desire, and contour the bone to refine the shape if needed. This procedure is a more permanent solution for a chin augmentation and is done entirely through the mouth, which means no external scarring. It is quite common to remove chin implants in exchange for a genioplasty at our practice. Our office provides virtual or in-person consultations if you would like to discuss things further!

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It is possible to shorten the chin with a reduction genioplasty. The amount of projection can be kept the same. The actual height should be determined from a CT scan or cephalometric x-ray.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Yes that can be done.  We can slide the chin forward to shorten and project, or, just reduce the bone under the chin implant. It is also likely the chin implant is placed low and it can be moved up.
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