Will my lower lip be rolled in after lower jaw surgery + genioplasty? Can it be fixed? If not, should I go through this? (Photo)

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Today my surgeon showed my in PC how I’ll probably look like after the surgery + genioplasty& I’m not sure if I liked it. My profile side looked weird to me & my lower lip looked smaller and rolled in (what I really don’t like). I know I need a lower jaw surgery, I am insecure about my jaw my whole life & always push it forward but I’m scared of the genioplasty that may ruin appearance of my lower lip, I like how the lip looks like now. Should I tell him I don’t want the genioplasty?

Alejo Villarreal, DDS · Answer

Luckily, you have options. You could try temporary fillers to see if you like the effect a more balanced chin will produce. 
A genioplasty is an excellent choice, but the surgery is more invasive. Your bottom lip will indeed be affected in some capacity, but an experienced surgeon who often does these types of surgeries can produce positive results. 
Alternatively, you could have a permanent custom chin implant placed through an incision in the crease under the chin; this approach would protect your bottom lip and surrounding tissue. You will still have the normal numbness in the chin area and even your bottom lip after the surgery, but your lips will likely be unaffected. 
For aesthetic purposes only, a genioplasty isn't better than a custom implant and vice versa. If you ever decide that a custom chin implant isn't your "cup of tea," you can always replace it or remove it without affecting your lips or mouth. 
A custom implant is made exclusively to fit your look and style. So, you do have options!
Good luck.

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