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Sliding Genioplasty and Chin Augmentation
What Is It?
Sliding genioplasty is a bone surgery that improves facial proportions by moving the chin forward, backward, or downward. Chin augmentation surgery, on the other hand, is typically an aesthetic procedure where an implant is placed at the tip of the chin. Both procedures are performed to achieve chin-profile harmony and create a more balanced facial appearance.
Surgery Duration and Type of Anesthesia
The procedure typically takes 1–2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. In sliding genioplasty, an incision is made inside the mouth, and the chin bone is shifted forward, backward, or upward. In chin augmentation with an implant, a prosthesis is placed at the tip of the chin.
Why Is This Surgery Preferred?
A recessed, weak, small, or asymmetric chin disrupts facial proportions and negatively affects profile appearance. Sliding genioplasty and/or chin implants can create a sharper, stronger, and more aesthetic chin line.
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Who Is It Suitable For?
It is suitable for patients who experience chin protrusion, weakness at the chin-neck transition, or imbalances in facial-profiling ratios. This surgery is commonly performed in both male and female patients.
Recovery Process
In the first few days after surgery, there may be swelling, edema, and mild pain. Patients can typically return to normal activities within 7–10 days. In procedures involving the chin bone, full results may take 6–12 months to settle. Implants are permanent and do not require special care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Will there be a scar?
Since the procedures are done inside the mouth, no visible scars will be left outside.
Will speaking and eating be affected?
There may be slight discomfort in the first few days, but there will be no long-term effects.
Is an implant or sliding of the bone better?
This depends on the patient’s anatomy and expectations. A detailed plan should be made with the doctor.
Sliding genioplasty and chin augmentation, when performed with proper planning, an experienced surgeon, and close collaboration with the patient, make it possible to achieve natural and harmonious results that maintain the overall aesthetic balance of the face. Since each patient's anatomy and expectations are unique, individualized planning plays a key role in the success of the procedure.
