Genioplasty surgery is a procedure used to enhance or decrease the chin size. This procedure is performed through a small incision inside the mouth. The boney chin is then cut and either advanced or set-back depending on what the cosmetic concern is. The chin can also be adjusted in a vertical dimension. The boney chin is secured into its new postion with the use of titanium plates and screws.

The advantages of this type of cosmetic chin surgery are countless! You are using your bone, therefore no synthetic matierals are needed for augmentation. There are no facial scars and the cosmetic outcome is stable and natural in appearance. As mentioned previously, the incision is made inside the mouth. The pain and swelling is very minimal, with no alterations to your diet. The surgery is performed as an out patient procedure and takes approximately one hour.

If you are interested in discussing a genioplasty (chin surgery), please call for a comprehensive consultation. As with most cosmetic procedures, genioplasty surgery is not covered by insurance.