Genioplasty is not solely a cosmetic procedure but a medical one. The benefits include:
There are two main types of genioplasty: sliding genioplasty and chin implants.
- Sliding Genioplasty
A sliding genioplasty, also known as osseous genioplasty, involves the removal of your chin bone from the rest of the jaw and relocating it. This is done to correct a chin defect.This is recommended for those with severe retrogenia, a condition where the chin is further back than it should be, or correcting chins which are pushed too far forward and are too long.
- Chin Implants
A chin implant surgery uses implants to mould, increase, or push forward the appearance of the chin. This can be done through surgical or non-surgical methods.Surgical chin augmentation involves placing a silicone implant into the chin and adhering it to the bone. Usually, alloplastic implants (those made from synthetic materials) are used for this surgery.Another method is called non-surgical chin augmentation. This involves injecting soft tissue fillers to enhance the appearance of the chin, whether it is to fill a dent or level it out.
