A Brief Guide to Genioplasty Surgery
Genioplasty is a chin surgery procedure. Genioplasty, also known as chin augmentation, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that reshapes or realigns the chin to improve facial balance. Dr. Parag Telang, a renowned surgeon for chin augmentation and chin reduction in India , says that genioplasty can correct many problems, such as receding chins, overly large or extended chins, chins that are too short or too tall, misaligned or asymmetrical chins, and abnormal dental bites. Types of Genioplasty 1. Sliding Genioplasty This is also known as osseous genioplasty. The procedure is most appropriate for people with severe retrogenia (chin too far back). The procedure is also suitable for chins that are too far forward or excessively long. During this procedure, the surgeon uses a saw to cut the chin bone from the jaw and move it to correct the chin deformity. 2. Implant Augmentation Chin implants are used to reshape, push forward, or enlarge the appearance of the chin. During the procedure, a sur