About Genioplasty
Key Highlights
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Enhances facial profile and overall harmony.Corrects congenital or developmental chin deformities.Can improve the appearance of a weak or receding chin.May balance facial proportions when combined with rhinoplasty.Addresses certain functional issues related to jaw alignment.Offers both aesthetic enhancement and reconstructive correction.liProvides long-lasting, permanent results./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Retrogenia (a receding or under-projected chin).
- Progenia (an overly prominent or protruding chin).
- Chin asymmetry or deviation.
- Vertical chin excess (long chin) or deficiency (short chin).
- Desire for improved facial balance and profile.
- As part of orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery planning.
- Reconstruction following trauma or tumor resection affecting the chin.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive consultation with the surgeon to discuss goals and expectations.
- Complete medical history review and physical examination.
- Facial imaging, including X-rays (cephalogram) and possibly 3D CT scans.
- Pre-operative blood tests and medical clearance as required.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen) as advised by the surgeon.
- Avoidance of smoking and alcohol for several weeks before surgery.
- Arranging for help and time off work for the initial recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, hematoma, or infection at the surgical site.
- Adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Temporary or permanent numbness in the lower lip and chin (nerve injury).
- Asymmetry or unsatisfactory aesthetic result.
- Bone healing problems or implant displacement/malposition.
- Scarring (typically hidden inside the mouth).
- Pain, swelling, and bruising.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial significant swelling and bruising peaks at 2-3 days and subsides over 2-3 weeks.
- A liquid or soft diet is required for 1-2 weeks to protect the surgical site.
- Oral hygiene is crucial with prescribed mouth rinses; careful brushing is advised.
- Pain is managed with prescribed medications.
- Strenuous activity and exercise should be avoided for 4-6 weeks.
- A chin strap may be recommended to support the new position and reduce swelling.
- Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing and remove any sutures.
- Final results become apparent as swelling fully resolves, which may take several months.
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Typical hospital stay: 1 day (often outpatient)
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Expected recovery time: 10-14 days for initial recovery, 6-8 weeks for full activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering genioplasty in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform genioplasty. MediFyr helps you compare aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for genioplasty compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 870 – USD 2,719 | 1 day (often outpatient) | ~ 10-14 days for initial recovery, 6-8 weeks for full activity | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 6,442 – USD 20,131 | 1 day (often outpatient) | ~ 10-14 days for initial recovery, 6-8 weeks for full activity | Know More |
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Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Genioplasty
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