• Considered an aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery.  Not covered by insurance.

• Doesn't change the bite.

• Surgery is done from inside the mouth.

• Outpatient Surgery.  Approximately 60-90minutes

• The chin is cut and re-positioned in 3D [lengthen, shorten, asymmetry].

• Plates and screws hold the new position of the chin.

• The mental nerve is a sensory nerve and at risk (up to 5%) - permanent loss of sensation.

• The dental roots can be at risk and either root canal or loss of tooth.

• Plate problems

• Recovery is 1-2 weeks.

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