I had a sliding genioplasty and jaw reduction a year ago and am unhappy with the genioplasty since the chin feels too protruded and looks weird and rugged when I smile or talk. Is it possible to reverse it to the picture on the right (retouched)? I'm wondering how to make up for the cut off part of the jaw line used to smooth out the sliding since if I want to reverse it wouldn't there need to be something to substitute for the circled part?
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You appear to be a good candidate for a genioplasty. This would bring your chin forward and slightly down, creating more facial balance and the projection you are looking for. It will also add length and definition to your jawline. The benefit of a genioplasty is that it lasts forever, and the...
A genioplasty can be revised including reversing.
Even though you’re unhappy with the outcome I suggest really taking your time and try to get a really good understanding of what would be an ideal outcome.
Your original facial bone structure was enough to motivate you to have the procedure so g...
Lower lip ptosis is not an easy problem to correct. There are two surgical treatment options. Re-suspension of the lower lip can be improved using a resorbable endotine. Another treatment option is reduction of the lower vestibule and suturing the mucosa of the lower lip to the attached mucosa.
