Can A Chin Implant Be Done After A Sliding Genioplasty?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a previous sliding genioplasty. I’m now exploring the possibility of adding a chin implant on top of the previous procedure and wanted to ask if this is something Dr. Eppley offers. If so, could you kindly walk me through the consultation and photo submission process again? It’s been a while, and I’ve forgotten the exact steps from last time. Thank you very much for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

A: Good to hear from you again. The success of adding an implant on top of the sliding genioplasty depends on what further aesthetic augmentative changes you are trying to achieve. Unlike a chin implant alone, where larger amounts of implant volume can be added, once a sliding Junior plasty is done of some significance in your case being 10 mm the overlying soft tissue chin had gets much tighter. Thus, while an implant can be added to it the amount of implant volume is going to be a lot less than an a primary chin implant augmentation patient. That being said what changes are you looking to achieve from a dimensional standpoint?

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon