I have had orthodontic treatment for class 2 malocclusion but am still concerned abt my jawline. Would a chin implant be better than sliding genioplasty?
January 24, 2018
Answer: Chin Implant vs Sliding Genioplasty While both forms of chin augmentation can be done, you must consider their effects in all three dimensions as they will be different. It is only in the horizontal dimension of change that they appear most similar. (in other words don't just use the side view as the only means of determining their effects) The front view is very important and from that perspective an implant often makes the chin wider while a sliding genioplasty keeps it more narrow.
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January 24, 2018
Answer: Chin Implant vs Sliding Genioplasty While both forms of chin augmentation can be done, you must consider their effects in all three dimensions as they will be different. It is only in the horizontal dimension of change that they appear most similar. (in other words don't just use the side view as the only means of determining their effects) The front view is very important and from that perspective an implant often makes the chin wider while a sliding genioplasty keeps it more narrow.
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January 23, 2018
Answer: Implant versus osseous genioplasty Hello, thank you for sharing your photos and question. I think you would benefit from either procedure. The decision of which one to get is a personal preference. A chin implant is a faster procedure, I generally perform it in under an hour under IV sedation. The recovery is quick. It works well to augment the chin in the horizontal direction. The downside of an implant is that there is a small, but real, risk of infection. Of course, I take measures to make sure this doesn't happen but this is a risk with any implant in the body. An osseous genioplasty can move the chin in all directions including vertically (as well as horizontally) and can help with patients who have asymmetry to the chin. For patients who need a big movement or movement in more than the horizontal plane, this is the best choice. The downside of this surgery is it is more invasive and requires more downtime after surgery. For you, either procedure will work. I recommend visiting with a facial plastic surgeon to learn moreBest of luck,Dr Rodman
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January 23, 2018
Answer: Implant versus osseous genioplasty Hello, thank you for sharing your photos and question. I think you would benefit from either procedure. The decision of which one to get is a personal preference. A chin implant is a faster procedure, I generally perform it in under an hour under IV sedation. The recovery is quick. It works well to augment the chin in the horizontal direction. The downside of an implant is that there is a small, but real, risk of infection. Of course, I take measures to make sure this doesn't happen but this is a risk with any implant in the body. An osseous genioplasty can move the chin in all directions including vertically (as well as horizontally) and can help with patients who have asymmetry to the chin. For patients who need a big movement or movement in more than the horizontal plane, this is the best choice. The downside of this surgery is it is more invasive and requires more downtime after surgery. For you, either procedure will work. I recommend visiting with a facial plastic surgeon to learn moreBest of luck,Dr Rodman
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