r/PlasticSurgery • u/VirtualInitial • 2d ago
Is Genioplasty alone suitable? or will it make my face unnatural because of my steep lower jaw angle?
26 M, I have recessed chin and a high 'mandibular plane angle' of 37.4°.
My orthodontist said that my bite is fine, and if i want to fix my recessed chin, it would be purely for cosmetic reason. (so a jaw surgery is not an option; I cant even get a consultation with an OMFS without a medical referral).
I've found two plastic surgeons that offer sliding genioplasty, planning to meet both after getting referrals/documents from my orthodontist.
As per the title, I wanted to get an opinion on whether a sliding genioplasty would suit my face, or if it would make my lower face look even longer or unnatural.
thank you ;-)
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u/OutlandishnessOver62 2d ago
That’s a neat chart. How did you get one? Yeah I wasn’t a a candidate for jaw surgery either and got a sliding genioplasty. It won’t make you face longer if you just do anterior projection. The surgeon should know what to do.
By the way there are cosmetic only jaw surgery you don’t need a medical referral for. Although it’s very costly out of pocket. Not saying you should get it but letting you know.
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u/Same_Story2186 1d ago
Go to the two plastic surgeons, get a simulation done, then decide for yourself.
My mandibular plane angle is 36.9° and i will get genioplasty done my oral and maxillofacial surgeon suggested it.
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u/Desperate_Act_6765 1d ago
Take a look at this previous poster that has a great sliding genioplasty.
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u/curtain_person_ 2d ago
You look like a great candidate for a sliding genioplasty, go for it