Do I Need Preoperative Scams Before Undergoing A Vertical Lengthening Bony Genioplasty?

Q: Dr. Eppley, For my vertical lengthening bony genioplasty do I need to arrange for any imaging/CT-Scans before coming over? Or will any required scans be done during the pre-surgery consultation as well? How and when is the total vertical lengthening estimated? Is it during the surgery, or is it through prior scans during the pre-surgery consultation?

A: Unless one has had prior chin surgery there is no need for preoperative 3D imaging of the lower face.

The amount of vertical chin lengthening that is needed/desired is determined the day the before the surgery with clinical measurements. X-rays do not provide any help in determining what is the most ideal amount of vertical chin lengthening. You have to walk into surgery knowing the exact amount of vertical length needed done to the millimeter.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon