Would I be a candidate for genioplasty? (Photo)

It is harder to give you a better answer without any photos to go on but you can have a genioplasty without making your jaw wider. Jawline contouring may also be an option if you are looking to slim your face. Most people are candidates for buccal fat removal as well but it differs from person...

Dynamic changes such as smiling are difficult to treat. Sometimes botox injections are used to improve unwanted dynamic changes. In your case, the photos appear to show a prominent chin and a short lower facial height. Without the benefit of seeing your complete photo, you would likely benefit...

We generally do not add any bone graft to genioplasties. The bone will fill in and heal on its own within a few months. It will become fixed in place fairly quickly, but for the bone to be fully healed will take a little longer. We only use grafting material for larger advancements, and it is...

Based on these photos, it looks like you need procedures on upper and lower jaws to improve you airway, breathing as well as appearance. There is no doubt that chin augmentation will improve appearance but it will not change your functional limitations. In person consultation with a...

I recommend and prefer the sliding genioplasty procedure in cases that require 6 mm advancement or more. Large implants tend to appear bulky and wide which may be fine in males. The genioplasty procedure allows the muscles to re-attach to the chin and provides a more natural appearance in large...

I perform genioplasties in the office with intravenous anesthesia. No tube is placed. The surgery takes about an hour and will not change your bite. There is no need to wait.