Is sliding genioplasty the right surgery for me? (Photo)

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I am very self conscious about my side profile as it makes me look masculine and fat when I am actually underweight and petite. I am currently almost done with braces which corrected my overcrowding. It’s just pulling teeth back to close gaps on upper and lower side. My orthodontist said he can refer me to a maxillofacial surgeon and suggested a genioplasty. How common is this procedure in UK? Can I achieve a narrow V shaped face with just a genioplasty and get defined jawline?

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear

Thanks for the question and provided information as well.

My recommendation for you is a personal consultation with a certified plastic surgeon to be able to make a complete evaluation and suggest the procedures that can fulfill your expectations and provide you with the best results.

Good luck :)

J. Marshall Green, III, DDS · Answer

Hello, 
    Thank you so much for your question! Posterior position of your chin and/or jaw may classified by several terms: gonial or mandibular hypoplasia, micrognathism, microgenia, etc.  I really enjoy chin surgery because it creates such a drastic change for my patients. With all the information available these days your question is a common one that I hear. Two specifically answer your question osteotomies of the Facial bones are most frequently performed by Maxillofacial surgeons. With patients that need only minimal vertical length, special implants now exist to accomplish this. This is much less invasive when compared to cutting a breaking the jaw bone. Some patients anatomy still necessitate a genioplasty but overall most can be treated with an implant which is less invasive and also reversible. Regarding creating a v shape to your lower jaw, this may require osteotomies of your mandibular  angles also. Depending on your final bite you may benefit From moving your whole lower jaw.
Once you decide what you want then you need to look at who will do it!  When it comes to deciding on treatment my best recommendations are to meet your prospective surgeon, check out their facility, review their photo galleries either in the office or online and lastly if you feel the need speak to their prior patients. I always have patients willing to tell prospective patients about their experience in my care. I hope that helps and best wishes on your upcoming proceedures!
Dr G

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