Does A Sliding Genioplasty Improve The Appearance of a Rounded Face?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions about my upcoming surgery:

Q1) I am really unfit / mostly sedentary living, then would being under general anesthetic be a risk for me?

Q2) if I decide to go ahead with the buccal fat removal, can the fat extracted be placed where the orbital region is below the eye?

Q3) could having genioplasty combined with a Buccinator myectomy improve the outcome of less rounded cheeks?

A: In answer to your facial plastic surgery questions: 

1) I am not aware that being unfit increases general anesthetic risks.

2) The buccal fat can be recycled and relocated to a facial site of the patient’s choice.

3) A sliding genioplasty always improves the appearance of the rounded face.

Q1) I am really unfit / mostly sedentary living, then would being under general anaesthetic be a risk for me?

Q2) if I decide to go ahead with the buccal fat removal, can the fat extracted be placed where the orbital region is below the eye?

Q3) could having a sliding genioplasty combined with a Buccinator myectomy improve the outcome of less rounded cheeks?

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon