Double jaw surgery

Receding chin correction (무턱)

A receding chin may come from a small mandible or a short chin point. EU chooses between double jaw surgery, mandible-only surgery or a chin advancement according to the diagnosis.

Who it suits

A small chin with a deep overjet
An indistinct jawline with submental fullness
Chewing difficulty, mouth breathing or sleep-related problems

Technique highlights

Chin advancement or whole-jaw movement chosen by cause
Folding genioplasty used in selected cases

Surgical steps

Analysing chin position relative to the lips and nose
Selecting genioplasty or mandibular advancement
Intra-oral surgery with rigid fixation

Recovery & aftercare

Swelling peaks in the first two to three days and eases after week one

Risks & things to consider

Over-resecting or setting back the chin can flatten the jawline

Frequently asked questions

Does EU recommend cutting the chin back?

EU published a video titled "don't set back or cut the chin", explaining that chin setback is a last resort and repositioning the jaw usually gives a better result.