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Ipche Plastic Surgery Clinic · 진솔하고 담백한 안면윤곽이야기 · December 30, 2023
Hello, I’m Dr. Jo Hyun-woo of 3D Plastic Surgery. Today, I’ll talk about surgical methods used to correct a recessed chin. A recessed chin is when the tip of the lower jaw sits far...
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Clinic: Ipche Plastic Surgery Clinic
Original post date: December 30, 2023
Translated at: April 23, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.
Hello, I’m Dr. Jo Hyun-woo of 3D Plastic Surgery.
Today, I’ll talk about surgical methods used to correct a recessed chin.
A recessed chin is when the tip of the lower jaw sits farther back than the upper jaw bone, making the chin look short and the mouth appear relatively protruded, which can create a rough impression.
In addition, the lower jaw is small and short, and when the lips are closed, tension can be seen in the chin tip, making it look uneven.
Along with this, a recessed chin with an unclear jawline and a chin that seems absent can make the lower face look weak and unstable.
When the lower jaw is set back and the mouth appears relatively protruded, orthodontic treatment or chin surgery can produce significant results.
There are two main types of chin surgery used to improve a recessed chin: chin implants and chin advancement surgery.
Chin implant surgery involves making an incision inside the mouth and inserting an implant beneath the periosteum surrounding the chin.
The various implants shown in the photo above are selected and shaped to match each patient’s chin shape and size before the procedure.
In some cases, titanium screws are used to secure the implant safely.
Chin implant surgery is a simple procedure with a short operating time of about 15 to 20 minutes, making it a suitable option for those who want a relatively straightforward surgery.
If the result is unsatisfactory after surgery, removal is relatively easy. However, if an implant that is too large is inserted into the chin, excessive pressure may cause bone erosion, so accurate diagnosis and preoperative planning are necessary.
A patient who underwent chin implant surgery, buccal fat removal, and cheek fat liposuction to improve the appearance of a protruding mouth and a puffy impression caused by a recessed chin.
In cases of a recessed chin, depending on the bite alignment, the condition can be divided into microgenia, where the teeth are aligned but only the chin is small, and micrognathia, where the entire jaw is small and the bite is not aligned.
For microgenia, chin advancement surgery can be performed by cutting the chin bone and moving it forward. For micrognathia, where the entire jaw is small and the bite is not aligned, orthognathic surgery is performed together with orthodontic treatment.
In the case of chin advancement surgery, it can create a slimmer and more refined chin shape that suits the facial proportions, and it is also possible when a significant increase in chin length is needed.
Because no implant is inserted, the likelihood of feeling a foreign-body sensation is low, and the risk of infection may also be lower.
A patient who underwent chin advancement surgery to improve a blunt chin and recessed chin.
Both chin implant surgery and chin advancement surgery are good methods for correcting a recessed chin.
Rather than saying that one method is better than the other, it is more important to choose the right surgical method according to your own chin shape and condition.
Thank you.
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