Overview
A genioplasty is a surgical procedure used to enhance the shape and appearance of the chin. Also known as chin augmentation, it can be performed alone or in combination with other jaw-related surgeries either for medical or cosmetic purposes. Skeletal surgery involving the chin has been in use since the mid-1940s and the technology used in performing such procedures has greatly improved in recent years.
The chin, also known as the mentum, has a significant effect on the facial appearance of a person. By undergoing a genioplasty, patients can alter the overall profile and symmetry of their face.