Genioplasty, or chin surgery, is a procedure for improving the aesthetic appearance of the chin by altering its projection. An incision is made inside the lip near the jaw line so the mandible can be shaped to reduce prominence. For chin augmentation, an implant is used to increase the projection.
Because of the complex relationship between the jaw, teeth, and maxillofacial muscles, an in-depth individual evaluation that includes X-rays may be required before any chin surgery at our Cleveland area practice.