5 months ago I had jaw surgery and sliding genioplasty. As a result my facial nerve was injured. Its very visible (lower lip/marginal mandibular nerve I assume). Is it possible that plate or new chin position is causing the stretch/injury? could revision to original position help my nerve? pls help its extremely stressful, I was not warned this is a possible complication. Im willing to do a revision if theres even minimum chance of nerve recovery. thank you
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Thank you for your picture. In my opinion, I would recommend a sliding genioplasty to improve your facial profile.
This will provide you a natural result because I use your own tissue (bone) to improve your profile. For over 26 years I have performed sliding genioplasties and in my opi...
You have lower lip incompetence and a mentalis muscle strain which are classic indications for a sliding genioplasty chin advancement procedure. Your chin is both horizontally short and vertically long. A sliding genioplasty brings the chin forward while vertically shortening it which you need.
Dear melaubut,
thank you for your question and photos. Based on them, you might benefit from chin augmentation using implants. You should visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation and more information regarding your options
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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