Genioplasty

Christopher Slack, MD

Genioplasty is the alteration of the chin for cosmetic purposes. Usually the chin is advanced by breaking the bone and plating it into a more projected or prominent position. This is particularly useful in under-projected chins or in those individuals who desire to avoid chin augmentation with prosthetic materials. Occasionally the chin is altered by drilling it down to a less projected appearance. Genioplasty or chin augmentation is often performed in conjunction with rhinoplasty.

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