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*[http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic106.htm Genioplasty - emedicine.com (note: graphic images)] |
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*[http://health.allrefer.com/health/chin-augmentation-info.html Chin augmentation - allreferer.com] |
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*[http://eng.plasticsurgerybeijing.com/shouyezhixing/keqianyizhengxingzhaopian.htm Advancement Genioplasty] |
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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.
External links
- Genioplasty - emedicine.com (note: graphic images)
- Chin augmentation - allreferer.com
- Advancement Genioplasty
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