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Why is there still lip incompetence after DJS to correct an overbite?

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vievvienneMar 20, 2022
I had DJS to correct an overbite. Is genioplasty needed?

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
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Timothy Osborn, MD

Once the bone is fully healed from the original genioplasty, you can perform a second one. It depends on the aesthetic goal you are trying to achieve (how many mm advancement, if you want more width ect...). It is possible an implant may get you the desired outcome, but implants also come with...

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Chin ptosis is caused by the removal of implants. After the skin and muscles are stretched in the area, the sudden loss of that volume will cause them to sag. The hardware put in for a genioplasty will essentially become useless after a few months. Once the bone is healed, the plate and hardware...

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