Top Articles

Considerations in Secondary Sliding Genioplasties

The sliding genioplasty is the autologous form of aesthetic chin augmentation. Even though it is a bone procedure it is subject to the same aesthetic issues as any chin implant. Patients can have aesthetic postoperative concerns about the amount of forward projection/vertical length or width as well as asymmetry issues. And just because it is Read More…

Plastic Surgery Case Study – Reshaping the Short Wide face with Vertical Chin Lengthening and Anterior Cheek Augmentation

Background: In facial reshaping surgery a combination of diametric structural changes are needed to improve the facial balance. The most well known facial reshaping procedure is a reductive rhinoplasty and chin augmentation, a horizontal facial shape change that is best seen in profile. Vertical facial shape changes, however, are less appreciated and often underdiagnosed. As Read More…

Top Articles