Genioplasty: How Chin Correction Changes Facial Proportions

The chin is a key reference point of the facial profile. Its size and projection directly affect how the nose, neck, and overall balance of features are perceived. Patients often come requesting rhinoplasty, and after proportional analysis it becomes clear that chin correction will deliver a more harmonious result — or amplify the effect of nasal surgery.

Genioplasty is a procedure on the chin bone. The surgeon makes an incision inside the mouth (no visible scars), cuts a bone segment, and repositions it: forward, backward, down, or up. Fixation is achieved with titanium plates and screws. An alternative: a silicone implant for projection augmentation without osteotomy — the choice of method depends on the specific objective.

Preoperative workup includes detailed cephalometric analysis: facial proportions are measured at standard landmarks, and the bite and tooth position are assessed. In some cases genioplasty is performed alongside orthognathic surgery (jaw repositioning) — delivering a comprehensive result that addresses the entire lower face.

Recovery after genioplasty takes 2–4 weeks. In the first days, swelling and numbness around the chin and lower lip are normal. Numbness resolves gradually as the branches of the mental nerve recover. The final result is assessed at 3–4 months.