Hello everyone!
I am very happy to join this forum. I will try to keep the post not too long.
I have always known that something was off about my chin/jaw. It bothers me a lot, and for the last 3 years I have often been thinking of getting it fixed.
My problems are recessed chin, asymmetrical (crooked) chin, gummy smile (moderate) and lip incompetence.
However, the gummy smile doesn't concern me really and would rather not touch it.
I have spoken to 2 maxillofacial surgeons that are ranked the best in my country.
The younger one said he would shave down the longer part of the chin and then advance the chin a bit forward.
The older one who is a prof. will contact me soon with his plan after I send him the X rays and CBCT which I didn't do yet and probably won't do it for some time until this pandemic is over. He said he would cut out
an asymmetrical piece out of the chin instead of shaving it. He would also advance the chin forward. But he said there might be a need for a jaw surgery instead of
just genioplasty. Basically he wants the X rays, CBCT, photos and everything. After he had studied them carefully we will meet again to discuss the options.
I have some concers and would like to hear your opinions. I am scared that after advancing the chin forward I will end up with a deep labiomental fold since I have somewhat protrusive and thick lips.
Vertical lengthening is not an option since it is already a bit too long vertically.
I also don't want a full jaw surgery since I don't have any functional issues besides lip incompetence. I think the jaws look fine if you exclude the chin. The procedures just seem too invasive for cosmetic reasons only.
Do you think bone shaving would be good? It seems simpler. Also, when advancing the chin, does the vertical shortening has to happen or can the height stay the same during advancement. I really don't want to end up with a chin that's too short.
The LL ceph is from before orthodontic treatment but that shouldn't be a problem I think. It is from two years ago.
I would be very happy to hear your opinions and advice.
Link to the pictures: ?
Thank you and best regards!
Luka