I'm looking to put my chin on the same plane as my upper lip. I'm not sure if this is actually achievable in my case with just a genioplasty. I have no need for jaw surgery, I have checked with an orthodontist
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A genioplasty reversal is possible, but if you are looking to avoid that, then I would recommend chin and jawline contouring. This procedure essentially shaves down the unwanted bone to shape a create the aesthetic look you are going for. That being said, there is a limit as too how much can be...
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Yes, the changes in your edited photos — about 8–10 mm of vertical chin lengthening — are within the realistic range of what can be achieved with a vertical genioplasty. This type of advancement is surgically feasible and often used to improve facial b...
Thank you for your thoughtful question—it's great that you're researching this in detail before your procedure.
Sliding genioplasty involves cutting and repositioning the lower portion of the chin bone (genial segment) to improve projection, shape, or symmetry. The repositioned bone is...