I am pretty sure I have a receeding/weak chin so I plan to have sliding genioplasty. Would just a horizontal movement benefit me more or both a horizontal and vertical. Will a sliding genioplasty stretch out the skin under my jawline, giving me a sharper jawline? Will it make my labiomental fold look unnatural? Thanks!
Answer: 100% You will benefit from both horizontal and vertical movement. Bringing your chin forward and down will create more facial balance and a stronger profile. It will add length and definition to your jawline and should improve your labiomental fold as well. Some of the great benefits of a genioplasty is that it will last forever, and all the incisions are made from the inside, which means no external scarring.
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Answer: 100% You will benefit from both horizontal and vertical movement. Bringing your chin forward and down will create more facial balance and a stronger profile. It will add length and definition to your jawline and should improve your labiomental fold as well. Some of the great benefits of a genioplasty is that it will last forever, and all the incisions are made from the inside, which means no external scarring.
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Genioplasty Hello! Great questions and thanks for the photos. A sliding genioplasty will give you a permanent result unlike using fillers. A chin implant is another option but does pose risks long-term. In your case, advancement forward would be beneficial. You could add some vertical height as well. Movement will help to stretch the skin, though I advise my patients that that may be a secondary benefit and not the primary aim of surgery. It does not tend to make the labiomental fold look unusual. Hope this is useful!
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Genioplasty Hello! Great questions and thanks for the photos. A sliding genioplasty will give you a permanent result unlike using fillers. A chin implant is another option but does pose risks long-term. In your case, advancement forward would be beneficial. You could add some vertical height as well. Movement will help to stretch the skin, though I advise my patients that that may be a secondary benefit and not the primary aim of surgery. It does not tend to make the labiomental fold look unusual. Hope this is useful!
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Would a chin implant or a sliding Genioplasty help my receding and weak chin A sliding genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay. It is much more invasive, and it's usually done with the teeth are significantly out of alignment. If you are purely looking for a cosmetic improvement, then consider placement of a small chin implant under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure done in the office setting.
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Would a chin implant or a sliding Genioplasty help my receding and weak chin A sliding genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay. It is much more invasive, and it's usually done with the teeth are significantly out of alignment. If you are purely looking for a cosmetic improvement, then consider placement of a small chin implant under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure done in the office setting.
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Answer: Mandibular augmentation Making an assessment regarding augmenting the mandible can be a little tricky, and sometimes more complex than people think.
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Chin you have a high angle growth pattern with a 'narrow' lower jaw. The caution is that advancing the chin only without considering the area of the rest of the jawline will make the face look more 'narrow and longer'. The genioplasty is the way to go but only if you consider some augmentation 'behind' the chin for best results.
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Chin you have a high angle growth pattern with a 'narrow' lower jaw. The caution is that advancing the chin only without considering the area of the rest of the jawline will make the face look more 'narrow and longer'. The genioplasty is the way to go but only if you consider some augmentation 'behind' the chin for best results.
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