I'm a sliding genioplasty, are permanent screws used to hold the bone In place?

In 30 years of practice I only had one patient with an infected chin implant. The implant was removed, the wound healed and a new implant was inserted without any consequences. So, the risk is very low. In my case, I insert the implant intraorally and the patient opened up the incision when...

If you had a filler placed in your chin, I do not think that your sleep position would matter.  So, you could sleep on your stomach at any time after the procedure.  If you had a chin implant placed, I would recommend sleeping with your head elevated above your chest and not sleep on your st...

Thank you for the photos and you indeed have a recessive chin. In patients where the degree of recession is greater than 5 mm I prefer an advancement genioplasty. With this procedure, your own natural chin can be brought forward up to 8-9 mm. It provides a natural, well contoured and youthful p...

General anesthesia is rarely used for this procedure.  It is up to the patient but normally patients undergo IV sedation for such a procedure. Local anesthesia is used for additional comfort and to provide vasoconstriction. The implant can be inserted through a small incision inside the mouth ...

A chin implant is a great idea for you.  Both procedures will work (chin implant and sliding genioplasty).  I do chin implants for persons such as yourself right in the office. It's safe, effective, and reversible.The sliding genioplasty I also do but that requires general anesthesia.