I'm 21 and have a weaker chin. I've had a rhinoplasty and am now getting a genioplasty to improve bother horizontal projection and vertical length of my chin. My DR recommended I get 8mml but I'm worried it might be too much. I still wish to look softer and feminine, but just more proportional. Is 6mml best for me or 8mml?
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July 27, 2023
Answer: Focus on the outcome and not just the numbers
Depending on the circumstances, a sliding genioplasty can be performed a second time to increase projection. The bone heals in a normal fashion after the first surgery, so the plate can be removed and a second procedure can be performed in the same area. A more simple approach may be to place a...
It is difficult to give advice without photos. The genioplasty procedure allows for simultaneous movement in multiple direction. The chin can be lengthened, widened, and moved forward or back. Generally, the chin needs to be moved approx. 5 mm to have any clinical effect. The amount of vertical...
I do not recommend performing a sliding genioplasty and chin implant simultaneously. The greatest risk of problems with a chin implant is infection and the oral cavity is not a sterile environment. I usually perform the genioplasty and 6 months later place the implant through a submental...
