I currently have a palate expander fixed in my mouth. The expansion (by manual rotation with a key) has been completed and my orthodontist stated it has to be in my mouth for a few months. I am not wearing braces currently although I will be using Invisalign after the palate expander has been removed. Will it be possible for me get a reduction genioplasty to shape my elongated large chin whilst I have a palate expander in ?
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You are a candidate for a genioplasty. You are correct in that jaw surgery would be too much without any functional issues. A genioplasty would get you the results you are looking for. Your chin is a bit short and recessed. By moving it forward and down, it would bring balance to your profile...
My recommendation would be to wait at least 4 weeks, then start back at 50% and see how you feel. You will most likely be more tired and sore afterwards. After 6 weeks, the bone is healed, but it is important to listen to your body and back off a bit if you need to. Definitely have a spotter...
It almost appears that you want to undo the genioplasty. You can have a reduction done, but there is a limit to how much can be moved back/shaved. It is fairly simple to change the shape with contouring, but removing too much can leave you with skin laxity or chin ptosis. How long ago was the...
