Genioplasty reshapes the chin through advancement, setback, or reduction osteotomy. It treats both a recessed chin and an asymmetric or prominent chin.
Morphological analysis of the profile (nasolabial-mental angle, chin projection, symmetry), dental and occlusal assessment if needed, standardized photographs, and 2D/3D planning. Pre-anesthetic work-up and smoking cessation are recommended.
The gold-standard technique is genial osteotomy via an intraoral approach, allowing the chin to be advanced, set back, lowered, shortened, or recentered, with fixation using titanium mini-plates and screws. Chin implants remain reserved for certain targeted indications.
Recessed chin, prominent chin, chin asymmetry, excess vertical height or projection deficit, facial profile imbalance. A frequent indication in profileplasty, alone or combined with other procedures.
Questions fréquentes
An implant suits moderate corrections of a recessed chin. Osteotomy allows for larger corrections in any direction (forward, backward, up, down). The choice depends on the facial analysis.
No, the incision is made inside the mouth (intraoral approach). There is no visible scar on the face.
Modern silicone implants are very well tolerated. The risk of displacement is minimal if the implant is correctly secured. Rejection is exceptional.
Yes, this is even very common! Combining rhinoplasty and genioplasty (profileplasty) optimizes profile harmony since these two structures balance each other.
A temporary decrease in sensitivity of the chin and lower lip is common. It gradually recovers within 1 to 6 months in the vast majority of cases.
