Can A Sliding Genioplasty Be Done As A Chin Implant Replacement?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can My too large chin implant be replaced with a sliding genioplasty keeping the natural shape of my chin?

A:Certainly a sliding genioplasty can be a good substitute for a chin implant as it will also help narrow the chin. On a  technical note you have to realize that a sliding genioplasty alters your natural chin shape rather than keeping it. I think what you meant by preserving as much of your natural chin shape you were referring to keeping the existing horizontal projection.

But in the intent of keeping the same horizontal projection but with a more narrow shape than having the existing implant in place it can be effective.

Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon