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+#REDIRECT [[Chin augmentation]]
-'''Genioplasty'''/'''Mentoplasty''' is a type of [[cosmetic surgery]] that is used to improve the appearance of a person's [[chin]].  This can take the form of chin height reduction or chin rounding by [[osteotomy]], or chin augmentation using [[Prosthesis|implants]].
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-A particular process, known as a ''sliding genioplasty'', involves removing a horseshoe-shaped piece of the chin bone and sliding it either backwards or forwards, finally fixing it in place using titanium screws. This type of surgery is usually performed by a craniofacial or a maxillofacial surgeon.
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-==External links==
-*[http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic106.htm  Genioplasty - emedicine.com (note: graphic images)]
-*[http://health.allrefer.com/health/chin-augmentation-info.html Chin augmentation - allreferer.com]
-[[Category:Cosmetic surgery]]
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