Cited Research
Chin projection profoundly affects facial balance — yet patients are rarely told that two very different operations achieve it. The right choice depends on what is actually deficient: bone, soft tissue, or both.
Silicone or porous implant
Inserted through a small incision under the chin or inside the mouth. Quick (under an hour), recovery is gentle, and the result is reversible. Best for mild-to-moderate horizontal deficiency in patients with otherwise normal bone.
Sliding genioplasty
A controlled osteotomy of the chin bone, allowing the segment to be moved forward, backward, vertically, or laterally. Best for significant deficiency, asymmetry, or patients who also need vertical correction. More involved than an implant but more powerful and permanent.
References & Further Reading
This article is general information about procedures we perform. It is not medical advice and does not replace an assessment by a physician who has examined you. Individual results, risks and recovery vary.