I had a sliding genioplasty two years ago to align my chin (the surgery did not include a chin implant). I now notice like a hard ball in the center of my chin and the rest of my chin looks swollen, the skin in there feels different from the rest of my face. I would like to know if I have a witch’s chin ans if soft tissue reduction/removal is an option for me and how does the procedure works?
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July 30, 2019
Answer: Several options
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
A sliding genioplasty will increase the vertical height of your chin as well as its horizontal projection. It will not, however, improve the result of your jawline or the appearance of your cheeks. Jutting your jaw forward, while replicating the effect of the chin change, creates other facial...
Based on your photo. Two issues are producing the appearance you don't like. 1) Your face looks long because your cheeks are underdeveloped. Augmenting them by fat transfer (yes properly performed it is permanent), Fillers (temporary), or implants will fix that. 2) Your eyes aren't low, your ha...
Hello Ellie,
The lower third of your face (where the chin is located) is a little long, and this can be corrected with a vertical shortening of your chin bone. This surgery is done through an intraoral approach (leaving no visible scars),and it won't change your teeth alignment. ...
