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Can your own bone be used for chin augmentation? i'm worried about having a reaction to artificial implants. is it possible to reshape my own bone for chin augmentation?

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Dr. Thomas Lamperti answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

You : You can use your own chin bone to augment the chin area. The procedure is called a sliding genioplasty and involves making a cut in the chin bone, advancing it forward and then securing it in place. I usually secure the bone with a titanium plate that keeps the bone in the proper position.

Answered 10/3/2016

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If : If you have enough bone you could have a sliding genioplasty where they will cut your bone and advance it, then plate it.So you don't have to havean implant.Soemtimes using you own fat can do well to augment the chin area.www.beautybybrueck.com.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Yes, : Yes, it is possible to use your own bone in a process called a sliding genioplasty. The bone is typically held in place with either wires or a metal plate.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Sliding genioplasty: Of course. This is called sliding genioplasty, a method which I prefer. Your own bone is repositioned in a way that you like and screws are used to secure

Answered 8/29/2014

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