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Should I Get a Sliding Genioplasty? (photo)

March 7, 2013
Asked By:ineedadvice

So I'm 16 and iv'e always been very self conscious about my lower jaw and chin. It feel as if I either have a short lower jaw, a weak chin, or both in combination. It gives me the appearance of having a double chin regardless of the fact that I'm actually fairly skinny. My teeth match up together so I've been told I don't have an underbite. I was considering a maxillomandibular advancment, genioplasty, and some type of contouring of the neck. Just wondering if anybody had any ideas? thanks=)

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March 10, 2013

Answer: Severe Jaw Deficiency Requires Orthognathic Surgery

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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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March 10, 2013

Answer: Severe Jaw Deficiency Requires Orthognathic Surgery

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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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March 11, 2013

Answer: Weak Chin profile

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Answer: Weak Chin profile

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