Genioplasty: Reshape Your Chin for a New Look
Genioplasty changes the position or shape of the chin. It may involve moving part of the chin bone (sliding genioplasty) or placing an implant. The appropriate option depends on facial proportions, bite, bone and soft tissue, goals and medical history.
What can genioplasty address?
Assessment may explore a chin that appears recessed, prominent, asymmetric, long or short. Chin appearance can also relate to jaw position or dental bite. Genioplasty is therefore not interchangeable with jaw surgery, orthodontics, an implant or a temporary injectable treatment.
Planning the procedure
- Discuss the change you want and the limits of surgery.
- Review photographs, examination findings and imaging where appropriate.
- Confirm whether the bite or jaw relationship needs separate specialist assessment.
- Identify the named contracted surgeon, hospital and anaesthesia plan.
- Receive a written quotation, recovery plan and follow-up route.
Bone movement or chin implant?
A sliding genioplasty repositions the patient’s own bone and is fixed in its new position. An implant adds projection or contour using an implanted material. Each has different advantages, limits and risks. Injections can change contour temporarily in selected patients but are not a substitute for correcting every structural concern.
Risks and recovery
Possible risks include bleeding, infection, swelling, altered sensation, asymmetry, scarring, tooth-root or nerve injury, implant movement or exposure, bone-healing problems and further surgery. Swelling and sensation changes can evolve over time; recovery is individual. Follow the surgical team’s instructions for oral care, diet, activity, medicines and travel.
Questions for a Revitalize consultation
- Which technique is recommended and why?
- What change is realistic for my anatomy?
- Are bite, airway or jaw issues relevant?
- What alternatives are reasonable?
- How will complications and follow-up be managed?
Revitalize will confirm the currently contracted clinical team and facility for any proposed treatment. Use the Revitalize contact page for an individual assessment.
This article is general information and is not a diagnosis or personal surgical recommendation.