Is It Possible to Reduce the Vertical Length of the Chin?

The vertical height of the chin can be reduced by making two horizontal cuts in the chin bone with specialized instruments.  The piece of bone in the middle is then removed to shorten the height.

This can be performed as an out patient, allowing you to go home after the procedure.  Search for someone like myself, with both a Dental as well as a Medical degree to allow a broader understanding of the area.  Also see the video below for more on chins.

Reduction in the vertical height of the chin can be achieved with a variety of techniques including sliding or segmental osteotomy approaches. The surgery depends on a thorough evaluation of your craniofacial skeleton and your dental occulusion.

The height of the chin CAN be increased or decreased by cutting a segment of the chin. If the segment to be removed is cut parallel to teeth plane on both the upper and lower cuts, the height reduction would be symmetrical. If on the other hand the cuts are slanted to allow either forward UPPER movement or forward LOWER movement of the lower chin segment (Sliding Genioplasty), further changes may be made to the chin in addition to height reduction.

Dr. Peter Aldea