Can I Have A Vertical Bony Chin Reduction Osteotomy Done Without Metal Hardware?

Q: Dr. Eppley I am interested in vertical chin reduction and if I proceed with the surgery I don’t want any titanium or steel screws I want the dissolvable screws is that possible??

A:Vertical chin reduction can be done by intraoral osteotomy which requires some form of hardware fixation. Resorbable screws will not work for this type of dimensional chin change.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon