Is it safe to get a chin reduction with a recessed lower jaw? (Photo)

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I have a recessed lower jaw with a very tall chin that I'd like to get reduced. I plan to get jaw surgery some day but in the meantime my chin bothers me a lot. Will the mentalis muscle reattach correctly on a recessed chin? I already have some minor lip incompetence

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It appears that your chin is retruded and small; for that reason a chin augmentation with appropriate implant would be the most logical solution. In person or at least teleconference with a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in chin surgery would help. In many practices where this procedure is performed frequently you may have a chance to have  a 3D simulation which may help you to understand your problem better and make appropriate decision. Good luck.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Yes, these two issues can be done separately, but it is better to do together. It is possible that even a chin implant alone could help.

Is it safe to get a chin reduction with a recessed lower jaw? (Photo)

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