Will A Sliding Genioplasty Allow The Chin to Move Down and Forward?

Q: Dr. Eppley, A sliding genioplasty, I hope my chin will continue to project downwards in harmony with my jawline angle instead of stopping short and rounding horizontally.

A:What did you are referring to is a sliding genioplasty that adds vertical length as well as horizontal projection. In essence this is really a 45° bone movement where the amount of vertical lengthening is almost equal to that of the increase in horizontal chin projection. This is one of the advantages of a sliding genioplasty over that of a chin implant unless that chin implant was custom designed.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon