Airway before and after chinoplasty
Before
Narrowed upper airway, snoring and sleep apnea
Narrowest spot: 95 mm²
After
Narrowest point extended by 49%
Narrowest point: 142mm²
Flying chin
It's about more than just the aesthetics
A receding chin is not just an aesthetic flaw for many sufferers. Often, a too small or receding chin also causes airway constriction. Breathing stops and snoring can be the result.
Causes of receding chin
Accident / Trauma
Due to an accident with facial fractures, the chin or the entire lower jaw may be stunted in its growth, or heal in the wrong position.
Hereditary
In most cases, a receding chin is congenital, even in healthy people. However, it also occurs as an accompanying symptom of various diseases and developmental disorders in the womb.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most pronounced form of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and results from frequent maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy
receding chin - correctly corrected
A real genioplasty also has a positive effect on sleep, breathing and snoring
True genioplasty can dramatically widen the airway and reduce obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
The base of the tongue is located, among other places, on the chin. When the chin and adjacent regions are moved forward, this has a positive dilating effect in the area of the upper airways.
How is the real genioplasty performed?
- 3D X-ray of the jaws and upper respiratory tract
- OP planning and 2D simulation (profile photo)
- Flexible surgical technique - individual planning of size and distance
- Short general anesthesia by a specialist in anesthesiology
- Access through the mouth - No externally visible scars
- Outpatient - you can go home after the treatment
Which treatment for a receding chin is right for you?
Non invasive
With filler / hyaluronic acid-
No surgical intervention
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No downtime
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durable result
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without foreign material
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limited possibilities
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frees the airways
Chin plastic
With implants-
Good aesthetic result
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Short outpatient procedure
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durable result
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without foreign material
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frees the airways
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No bone resorption
Real chin plastic
Genioplasty-
Very good aesthetic result
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Permanent result
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Frees the airways
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without foreign material
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short outpatient procedure
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short downtime
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No bone resorption
Contact & Dates
Permanent and natural result
Jaw surgery
Correction of jaw malposition-
Good aesthetic result
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Permanent result
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Frees the airways
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Short outpatient procedure
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short downtime