Weak chin. Will orthognathic surgery fix my low hyoid? (Photo)

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I have receding chin but it seems that my hyoid bone is low. Will moving my jaw forward with orthognathic surgery fix that?

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

Orthognathic surgery will have little effect on the position of the hyoid bone. Isolated geniioplasty or chin surgery, would improve the overall neck/jawline angle and diminish the appearance of a prominent hyoid but not alter the position as well. A chin implant or genioplasty surgery would improve the appearance of a weak chin.

Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend trying some filler or even a chin  implant before ortho surgery. The recovery and risks of both of those is significantly less. If it is purely a cosmetic thing you are treating we have many options.Hope this helps,Best of luck,DrC

Majid Jamali, DMD · Answer

chin and jaw are connected to hyoid bone and if advanced Would pull this bone up. Presurgical orthodontics are most likely needed which take about 14-16 months.

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