Chin Augmentation in the Villages

The other option for chin augmentation is a surgical procedure called “Sliding Genioplasty”. This procedure is performed entirely through the mouth and involves cutting the chin bone and moving the chin bone forward. Sliding Genioplasty is generally preferred for major procedures where the chin will undergo significant augmentation. In this procedure the chin bone is cut below the roots of the front teeth.

The mental nerve is also cut and can be brought forward with the neck muscle remaining attached. This allows the chin bone to be augmented in a variety of ways including lengthening the chin by bringing it forward, shortening the chin height by bringing it forward and up. The chin may also be widened or narrowed in this procedure. Once the desired augmentation and position is achieved, Dr. Soares will secure the chin in it’s new position with small titanium screws and plates.