What's the maximum movement required for sliding genioplasty based on my photos? (Photos)

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I was wondering what the maximum movement required would be for a sliding genioplasty based on my photos ; some surgeons have told me 7-8mm, others 10mm

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

Generally in men I advance the chin 7-9 mm. The maximum is 9 or 10 mm depending on the type of plating system used. The surgery takes an hour and we perform the surgery in the office with intravenous anesthesia. The surgery will not change your bite so patients return to a normal diet quickly.

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired) · Answer

Your development pattern has the lower front teeth 'pushing' the lower lip forward; along with a 'high angle' lower jaw pattern. The genioplasty can only be extended a certain amount measured by the cross sectional width of the chin area (surgeon can explain and show you). Do not focus on the 'number' but the final contour change. For example, if the skin is thicker then the chin contour will change 'less' than if the tissue thickness over the chin is 'thin'; even if moved the same amount. The key is the final look.

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