Getting punched in the face after sliding genioplasty?

You have been misinformed.  It is unfortunate that since some doctors don't do chin implants that they berate them.  I have placed over 300 chin implants with only 2-3 infections over 20 years.  It is very safe and effective.  I also perform genioplasty which is more complex,...

A sliding genioplasty is a versatile procedure that can change both the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the chin. The vertical height of the chin can be increased, stay the same or even be decreased based on the aesthetics needs of the chin with the genioplasty is fixed into its new position.

Your facial growth pattern is a main reason for the appearance of your chin. It is likely that the lower jawline is not very 'steep' and so the lower jaw 'points' forward more than downward; resulting in a more prominent chin. As well, often the lower incisors are 'retroclined/upright' and that...

Depending on the depth of the chin cleft, options include fat injections and grafts, muscle approximation and bone augmentation. Pictures would be needed to determine what may work best for you.

I would agree with Dr. Eppley regarding recommendations for injectable filler such as Juvederm or Voluma XC. Fat grafting to this area is also a reasonable option for treatment with very little to no downtime.

Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery ...