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Osseous Genioplasty for Chin Deformity

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An osseous genioplasty for chin deformity (a.k.a. a sliding genioplasty or mentoplasty) is a plastic surgery procedure for chin augmentation used to reshape the bony structure of the chin.

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Concerns Treated

Chin Shape & Size

We’ve all been told at some point to take it on the chin. And while that’s not always the most pleasant experience, there’s no denying a refined chin size and shape is a welcome occurrence any day.

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Source List

  1. BC Rubens, RA West Ptosis of the chin and lip incompetence: consequences of lost mentalis muscle support PubMed.gov; 1989-04-01
  2. Y Jeblaoui, N Guedj, S Drikes, and C Vacher The Chin Fat Pad PubMed.gov; 2012-03-12

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