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'''Genioplasty'''/'''Mentoplasty''' is a type of [[Cosmetic_surgery#Cosmetic_surgery|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]]. |
'''Genioplasty'''/'''Mentoplasty''' is a type of [[Cosmetic_surgery#Cosmetic_surgery|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 an [[oral and maxillofacial surgeon]]. |
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 with a titanium step plate using titanium screws. This type of surgery is usually performed by an [[oral and maxillofacial surgeon]]. |
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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 implants.
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 with a titanium step plate using titanium screws. This type of surgery is usually performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
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