Genioplasty

“What Is Advanced Genioplasty”

Genioplasty or chin augmentation is surgery that enhances the appearance and shape of the chin. An Advanced Genioplasty (aka Sliding Genioplasty) is chin surgery where the chin is advanced or moved forward. A doctor will recommend this procedure if the patient has a retruded chin and profile is not defined. As this surgery is instrumental in correcting disharmony on the face it is usually considered a cosmetic procedure. It can significantly alter the facial appearance of a person and their overall profile and symmetry will be improved.

Operation Information

Surgery Time : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
Anesthesia Type : General
Hospitalization : Overnight Stay
Stitch Removal : 7 to 10 days
Recovery Time : 2 to 3 weeks

Advanced Genioplasty Surgery Method

STEP 01 Incision line starts inside the mouth inside the lower lip & below the bottom teeth.

STEP 02 Cut horizontal line along chin bone.

STEP 03 Slide bone forward and utilize medical-grade fine wire for the cut bone in order to make stable. Medical fine wire is the best material for fixation, which does not have any gap between the bones.

STEP 04 Stitch Incision Closed and put the tape on chin and outside of mouth.

Ideal Candidates for Advanced Genioplasty

01 People who have a receding chin and normal bite.

02 People with a weak chin and protruded mouth

03 People who have severe chin abnormalities

04 People who want dramatic results

Advanced Genioplasty Surgery Point

01 The incision for advanced chin surgery is invisible due to its position in the mouth.

02 Only board certified plastic surgeons or maxillofacial surgeons should do this surgery.

03 Doctors recommend this surgery for people who have problems with chin implant or chin fillers.

Post-operative Care for Advanced Genioplasty

01 Take your medicine as directed by the doctor, this will include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and pain medicines.

02 For the first few days, eat a soft or liquid diet.

03 Patients should avoid intense activities or exercise for 2-4 weeks.

04 Rinse your mouth with water or antiseptic rinse after every meal.

05 Avoid the incision area.

Effects of Advanced Genioplasty

01 More V-line face structure with more prominent chin

02 No more protruded mouth

03 Balanced and harmonious face

04 More defined look

Related Surgeries

01 Rhinoplasty – As chin plays an important role for proportion of the face, it is often performed with rhinoplasty.

02 Facial contouring surgeries – Other facial contouring surgeries such as jaw reduction and cheekbone reduction can be performed with chin surgery.

03 Neck lift – For weak chin patients it is common to have collected tissues and skin underneath the chin area, creating a double chin. To make a more defined structure and remove double chin, neck lift and chin surgery is often performed together.

Before & After

* Side effects such as inflammation after the surgery may vary by each individuals and may require appropriate treatments. Please check the guideline with the doctor.