How to Shorten a Long Chin

A nose is a central feature of the face, and after that chin plays a significant role in determining how well-proportionated a face is. However, either a chin is too recessed or prominent can give you the feeling of low-self-esteem, requiring cosmetic enhancement, i.e., chin surgery. When a patient needs surgery to decrease the size, length, and width of the chin, it is called chin reduction surgery or mentoplasty. The procedure helps make the chin aesthetically pleasing by adjusting the chin's bone. Performing surgery to correct a small or recessed chin is called genioplasty or chin augmentation. It is a common plastic surgery when someone is unhappy with the small size and shape of their chin, seeking enhancement to achieve chins that are more proportional to other facial features, adding definition and contour to their lower face and jawline.

Chin reduction surgery helps improve the balance between the chin and other facial features. Depending on the patient's aesthetic goals, it can be combined with other procedures, such as double chin surgery, facial feminization surgery (FFS), facelift, neck lift, or rhinoplasty. However, introductory consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is inevitable to know your best option.

Chin Reduction and Chin Augmentation vis-à-vis briefly:

Chin reduction surgery, medically known as mentoplasty, reduces the size of your chin, while chin augmentation enhances the size of your chin, correcting double chin problems or recessed chin. Chin augmentation may be done by inserting an implant; sometimes, your jawbone is used to achieve the augmentation more aesthetically. However, a surgical chin procedure that can help to resize the chin, either recessed/ smaller or larger, called genioplasty, enhances the front and side profile by elongating or shortening the facial profile.

When should you have a Chin Reduction Surgery?

·       You notice your chin is too prominent, out of place and giving you an overly-masculine, bottom-heavy appearance.

·       You have a birth defect concerned with chin or jawbone asymmetry.

·       You feel your chin is very large (Macrogenia), wide, or projects too far past your nose.

·       You have a protruding chin (Prognathism).

Chin Augmentation surgery is recommended when a patient has the following symptoms:

·       The horizontal chin deficiency, soft tissue loss, and pre-jowl volume loss.

·       Microgenia, small or receding chins, but who have a normal bite.

·       A patient has facial symmetry concerns and wants a balance between the chin and other facial features.

·       Lacking jawline definition and contour to lower face.

How to Shorten a Long Chin in Bangalore?

Two main routes toward a more defined chin are reduction surgery and sliding genioplasty. Sliding genioplasty is the most effective way to shorten a long chin involves cutting the bone of the chin. The procedure helps reshape and realign the chin to improve its aesthetic balance with the rest of the face. In addition, patients with obstructive sleep apnea and snoring can also benefit from sliding genioplasty.

During the procedure, a facial plastic surgeon cuts and repositions part of the chin bone to move the chin forward, backward, straightened or pushed back. However, the procedure allows a plastic surgeon to address the cosmetic concerns of a long chin and correct any birth defects, deformities, or facial injuries.

What are the Uses of Sliding Genioplasty?

A sliding genioplasty can help treat a variety of chin problems, including:

·       A long or short chin

·       An asymmetrical chin

·       Birth defect or facial injuries that impacted the chin profile

·       A chin that sticks out too far or recedes too far.

Can Genioplasty/ Chin Reduction surgery shorten a long chin?

Yes, chin reduction surgery is a cosmetic procedure to shorten the long chin, making it smaller, narrower, or less pointy. Chin reduction helps remove excess bone from the chin by incision inside your mouth, under your chin, or both. The incision closed after shaping the chin to become symmetrical with other facial features. By adjusting the shape and position of the chin, plastic surgeon addresses various concerns, such as a receding chin, a prominent chin, or an asymmetrical chin.

Chin reduction also has some medical benefits, as the procedure helps treat jaw and teeth problems. It is a safe outpatient procedure administered under general anesthesia. The procedure can take anywhere from one to three hours.

What are the non-surgical alternatives to correct a long chin?

Dermal fillers and Botox are two options when a patient is not ready to commit to a prolonged recovery process. Dermal fillers help enhance the appearance of a long chin by adding volume to the surrounding areas. Botox can relax muscles in cases where muscle activity contributes to a prominent chin appearance.

If you are considering chin reduction, an in-person consultation with Dr. Karishma Kagodu, a celebrity plastic surgeon, will help you determine the best approach for your needs. Call us at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, or +91 7624809006 and schedule your consultation today.