Facial contouring

Genioplasty (chin surgery)

VIEW's genioplasty uses a T-shaped chin osteotomy to lengthen, shorten, narrow or reposition the chin for a natural V-line profile. Surgery takes about 1 hour under general anaesthesia.

Who it suits

A blunt, wide chin that looks out of proportion with the face
A chin that is too long or too short
A short, recessed chin that needs more projection

Technique highlights

Technique is tailored to the chin type — blunt/wide, long, short or recessed
Incisions are placed to avoid nerve pathways and reduce numbness
Backed by a patented contouring technique and the 2018 Grand Award for Facial Contouring
Facial analysis with 3D-CT informs an individually designed surgical plan

Surgical steps

A T-shaped incision is made in the chin bone while avoiding nerve endings
Central bone is removed or the segment is repositioned to adjust chin length, width or projection
The chin bone edge is finished for a smooth, natural curve

Recovery & aftercare

About 1 day of initial recovery
Sutures removed and progress checked within 1 week
Eat liquid or soft food at first and avoid pressure on the chin
Follow-up CT and X-ray checks within 1-6 months

Risks & things to consider

Results depend on each patient's bone structure and soft tissue
The jaw muscle may develop after surgery and look slightly larger, correctable with botulinum toxin
If skin sags even after adequate recovery time, a facelift may be considered as an additional step

Frequently asked questions

Will the chin bone fuse back together?

If surgery is successful the bone will not fuse back, though the chewing muscle developing afterwards may make the jaw look slightly larger, which can be corrected with botulinum toxin.

When can I eat normally after chin surgery?

Chewing is hard at first, so start with liquid and soft food; once jaw function fully recovers you can return to a normal diet.

Which technique suits a short, recessed chin?

For a short, recessed chin, VIEW uses a horizontal osteotomy that avoids the nerve, then repositions the bone segment forward to add projection and improve proportion.