In some patients the harmony of the face can be obtained with a
simple modification of the position of the chin.
The oval of the face ends with this anatomical structure, its
presence, absence or exaggeration are evident to the eye..
The chin is formed by bone, muscle, fat, and skin, its shape is
determined by genetics and in certain cases by some kind of
accident… Its surgical modification is possible, just by
performing an aesthetic analysis of face and a cephalometric
study of the x-rays, to be able to reach the correct diagnosis
and proceed with the planning.
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If the projection of the chin is not enough or it’s exaggerated,
it can be corrected. If the chin is too long or too short it can
operated to reach ideal limits. If it’s asymmetric or if the
patient doesn’t have a chin it also can be shaped.
Once the patient has been documented with all the necessary
blood and cardiac exams, also x-rays and photos, the procedure,
which is known as SLIDING GENEOPLASTY, is planned.
The surgery is performed in the operating room of the medical
center, under general and local anesthesia. An incision is done
inside the mouth towards the chin. The chin bone is cut to be
able to move it frontward or backward, or diminish its height or
increase it, according to what we want to accomplish. Once the
desired movement is performed the bone is secured with wire or
plates and screws made of metal or a reabsorbable material. The
mucous is shut using absorbable sutures.
Nobody will notice the scar since it will be located inside the
mouth and it’s small. The patient must stay overnight at the
medical center and can go home the next day.
This is a very easy surgery and one that makes big changes,
making this a marvelous procedure for the patients who need
it.
Sliding Geneoplasty is not advised for patients who suffer of
osteoporosis or an important reabsorbation of the jaw bone.
