28, female, 1.5 years post-op, how can I fix my genioplasty result? (Photo)

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Im a 28 year old female who has had genioplasty a year and a half ago. Im unhappy with the results.Not only is my lip thinner, but there is an indent in my chin and my profile now looks like an unflattering ball - chin ptosis? My surgeon said he will remove my plate to fix the the indent as it’s believed to be caught in the plate and said he will do a lift as well but will that really fix it?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

I think you for your picture. This may be a complex fix. Certainly a clinical exam would be warranted. please check out a board-certified surgeon who has extensive experience with chin surgery.
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Earl Stephenson Jr, MD, DDS.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

The plate and screws can be safely removed and that can generally help with the indent or dimple. I have seen cases like this in the past and removing  the hardware can give improvement. It appears that you have a deep mentolabial fold with a large chin pad. You may benefit from an extraoral approach to remove the hardware and simultaneously shave the bone and perform a "chin tuck" of the soft tissue. More photos would be helpful.

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

You could consider a genioplasty revision. (I would need to see pictures from different angles to give you the best advice) I doubt removing the plate will change the overall appearance of your chin. Since the bone is now completely healed, a revision can be safely completed to get you closer to your desired aesthetic goal. Depending on the bone itself, you may need to have some contouring done as well to get the best result (these are done together). Our practice offers morph simulations of possible outcomes, so that you are able to see a realistic final result. We offer both in-person and virtual consultations if you would like to discuss this further!

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