How Can I Reduce My Long Chin?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to ask about whether reducing the vertical height of my chin could be an option for me.

I understand that my chin may not be abnormally long, but aesthetically I tend to prefer a more compact lower-face/chin appearance, so I’ve been wondering whether a conservative vertical reduction could be worth considering. Do you think this is something that could potentially be addressed with burring, or would that not be appropriate in my case?

If it is something you offer, could you also give me a general price estimate or range for this type of procedure?

A: For vertical chin reduction as a female, you would really want to do this through an intraoral approach with a wedge reduction osteotomy. While the alternative is to do a submental chin reduction by burning or shaving from below, most females would not prefer to have a scar under their chin as a result.

Dr Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon