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Genioplasty is a plastic surgery designed to improve the appearance of the chin. It is an invasive procedure, requiring general anaesthetic, meaning that the patient will be put to sleep completely. Depending on whether chin augmentation (lengthening or reshaping) or reduction takes place, the exact process of the surgery will differ, but the general process involves the bone within the chin being broken in a controlled way, allowing it to slide forwards or backwards (or simply to move into its new position) depending on the individual needs of the patient. The bones are then fixed into place with screws and metal plates. The surgery is permanent, as the bone within the chin fuses into its new position. This is in contrast to an implant genioplasty, as the muscles within the chin can move the implant around, which could result in the surgery having to be repeated.
For more information on chin implants, please see our FAQ on Malarplasty Cheek and Chin Facial Implants.