Genioplasty

The 4 main types of genioplasty performed are:

• Augmentation genioplasty to improve chin projection in cases of a receding chin,
• Reduction genioplasty to reduce projection of an overly prominent chin ("witch chin"),
• Chin reshaping when it is not square enough or too square,
• Improvement of the submental angle in cases of "double chin".

Augmentation genioplasty, both in shape and projection, is now performed using highly cross-linked hyaluronic acid injections. These injections, performed in the medical office, have successfully replaced former implants that caused secondary bone resorption.

For patients who prefer a more lasting and natural method, Dr Weiss can propose fat transfer (lipofilling): this procedure requires operating room access, with a few hours of outpatient hospitalisation.

Dr Weiss most frequently combines this procedure with a complete profiloplasty, including nose surgery and lip volume enhancement (if needed), to achieve total facial harmony.