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Can a sliding genioplasty make a chin slimmer?

Petunia37Aug 27, 2023
I have a chin implant. It is malpositioned- and sitting too low, asymmetric, and loose. There have been multiple attempts to affix the implant without success. My plan now is a sliding genioplasty. But I strongly prefer a narrow, pointier chin. Is this possible with a sliding genioplasty?

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You are a good candidate for a genioplasty. Your chin is a bit short and recessed. Moving it forward and down would bring balance to your profile while elongating your jawline. It would create a more "v" shape facial structure. It would also tighten the skin under your chin to create more...

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Typically bone grafting is not used to fill in the gap. It would have to be a major advancement in order for it to be considered. That being said, different surgeons have different methods and it is possible that the surgeon you chose may use grafts more frequently than others. This is a...

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Yes, the bone is technically healed after 6 weeks but definitely after 6 months. You will be able to see the cut on an xray for for a while, but it should eventually disappear.

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