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Am I a good candidate for Genioplasty or would another surgery be better suited? (photos)

cowboykarlosJan 4, 2022
I am 19 years old and my receding chin has always bothered me. I had buccal fat removal 2 years ago for excess cheek fat. My main insecurity is the convex appearance of my face but i'm not sure if a chin implant/chin filler would be a better route than genioplasty. I like the less invasive nature of filler or an implant, but the migration of filler along with how temporary it is dissuades me. I've also heard that an implant isn't a good option for a young patient.

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Timothy Osborn, MD

Over time, the bone actually tends to grow over the hardware. Occasionally, the hardware is removed due to irritation, but at that point, the bone has healed and the chin segment will remain in place. There is no reason for the bone to erode.

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A genioplasty will absolutely improve your chin and profile, and will also add some definition to your jawline. A chin implant will add some advancement, but will not do much for the jawline. A genioplasty will allow for movement of the chin segment forward and down, creating more definition and...

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Paradentosis with chronic infection of gum tissue is most frequent reason for gum recession. Consecutive bone resorption is part of this long standing condition. I am unaware that it can affect the size of the chin itself, but will definitely cause resorption of bone around teeth. Consultation...

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I would not return to a surgeon who did not give you what you asked for, but instead did what they thought was better (especially if you have to make a trip all the way to Korea to have it done). Find a plastic surgeon you trust, and who works with you to get your desired results. We like to...

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You could absolutely benefit from a genioplasty. That will not only add definition to your chin and profile, but it will also help with the skin under your chin. We generally start with a genioplasty, and afterwards, if we think there is still something that can be done about the skin...

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