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Experience Expert Chin Surgery With Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Nguyen

The Schwartz Aesthetic Institute brings two complementary skill sets to chin surgery. Dr. Michael Schwartz is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 25 years of private practice experience and a reputation for natural, carefully balanced results. Dr. Phuong Nguyen is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic and craniofacial surgeon with more than 22 years of experience in facial bone surgery. Together, they plan each genioplasty around the whole face rather than the chin alone, and surgery takes place on-site at the practice's own accredited surgical center.

What Is Genioplasty?

Genioplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the chin by repositioning the chin bone or by adding structural support to it. In a sliding genioplasty, the surgeon makes a horizontal bone cut, moves the chin segment forward, backward, or vertically, and secures it in its new position.

According to a published review of genioplasty techniques, improvements in osteotomy design, fixation, and 3D imaging have made results more predictable. Because the chin bone is adjusted rather than covered, the outcome can look and feel like a natural part of the face.

Benefits of Genioplasty

Genioplasty can address several common chin and profile concerns, including:

  • A recessed chin that makes the nose or neck look more prominent
  • A chin that projects too far or is too long
  • A short lower face that would benefit from added vertical height
  • Chin asymmetry that can be corrected by shifting or reshaping the bone
  • A lasting result created from the patient's own bone rather than an implant

Improved chin position also supports balance with the nose, jawline, and neck. Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Nguyen can consider genioplasty alongside rhinoplasty, a facelift, or a neck lift when a combined plan makes sense.

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Are You a Candidate for Genioplasty?

Good candidates for genioplasty are healthy adults whose facial growth is complete and who have specific concerns about chin position, length, or symmetry. Ideal candidates typically:

  • Feel that the chin looks recessed, overly prominent, too long, or too short
  • Notice that the chin is off-center or uneven
  • Are in good overall health and do not smoke, since nicotine can interfere with healing
  • Have realistic expectations about what chin surgery can achieve

During a consultation, Dr. Schwartz or Dr. Nguyen evaluates the chin in relation to the nose, lips, jawline, and bite. This analysis helps determine whether bone repositioning, an implant, or a different approach is the best fit.

Types of Genioplasty

Genioplasty is not a single technique. Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Nguyen select the approach that matches each patient's anatomy and goals.

Sliding Genioplasty

Sliding genioplasty repositions the chin bone after a precise horizontal cut. Advancing the segment brings a recessed chin forward, while moving it back reduces an overly projecting chin.
The segment can also be shifted vertically or side to side to adjust length and symmetry, then fixed securely in place with plates or wires, as described in Osseous genioplasty: A case series.

Chin Implant Augmentation

Chin implant augmentation adds projection by placing a solid implant over the existing chin bone. This option suits patients who need added forward projection without moving the bone itself. Learn more on our chin augmentation page.

Vertical Reshaping and Asymmetry Correction

Some patients need a change in chin height or width more than projection. A published review of genioplasty techniques describes vertical and narrowing variations, which can refine the chin's proportions or correct an uneven shape.

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Why Choose Schwartz Aesthetic Institute for Genioplasty in Westlake Village?

Schwartz Aesthetic Institute pairs two surgeons whose training and experience span both aesthetic refinement and facial skeleton work. Our patients benefit from:

  • Dr. Schwartz's training and track record: He completed general surgery training at USC and plastic surgery training at UT Southwestern, and has been in private practice in Westlake Village since 1998.
  • Dr. Nguyen's craniofacial expertise: Fellowship-trained at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, he is a former Professor of Surgery with more than 139 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.
  • Professional standing: Both surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.
  • 3D planning: Vectra XT imaging lets patients preview possible changes before surgery.
  • An accredited setting: Procedures are performed on-site at our own surgical center, described below.

Our AAASF-Accredited Surgical Center in Westlake Village

Genioplasty at Schwartz Aesthetic Institute takes place at the Westlake Cosmetic Surgery Center, our state-of-the-art operating facility. Because the surgical center is on-site, patients move from consultation to surgery within a single private, convenient setting.

The center is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF), which means it meets strict standards for patient safety. Anesthesia is always provided by one of our board-certified anesthesiologists, and patient privacy and safety are always assured.

What to Expect From Genioplasty Surgery

Consultation and Cost

The genioplasty consultation includes a facial analysis, a review of medical history, and a discussion of goals. Cost depends on the technique, whether other procedures are combined, and anesthesia and surgical facility fees. Our team provides a personalized estimate once the surgeon has determined the surgical plan.

The Genioplasty Procedure

Genioplasty is performed at our on-site surgical center under anesthesia provided by a board-certified anesthesiologist, commonly on an outpatient basis. The surgeon creates access to the chin, makes a precise bone cut, moves the segment to its planned position, and secures it with fixation hardware. Incisions are placed to keep scarring as discreet as possible, and the tissue is then closed in layers.

Recovery and Results

Swelling and bruising are most noticeable early in recovery. Patients may also feel temporary numbness or tightness in the chin and lower lip. Dr. Schwartz or Dr. Nguyen provides guidance on diet, oral hygiene, and activity during healing. Swelling improves gradually over several weeks, and the final chin contour continues to refine over the following months.

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Related Facial Procedures

Genioplasty is one of several procedures that refine facial proportions. Depending on a patient's goals, Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Nguyen may discuss genioplasty alongside or as an alternative to:

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Genioplasty FAQs

Are genioplasty results permanent?

How is genioplasty different from a chin implant?

Will genioplasty change my bite?

What are the risks of genioplasty?

Can genioplasty be combined with other procedures?

Where is genioplasty performed?

Are genioplasty results permanent?

Genioplasty results are long-lasting because the repositioned bone heals in its new position. The face continues to age naturally, but the structural change to the chin remains.

How is genioplasty different from a chin implant?

Genioplasty moves the patient's own chin bone, while a chin implant adds a material over the existing bone. Dr. Schwartz or Dr. Nguyen recommends the option that best suits the patient's anatomy and the change needed.

Will genioplasty change my bite?

Genioplasty is designed to reshape the chin rather than change how the teeth meet. Corrective jaw surgery, known as orthognathic surgery, is a separate procedure that addresses bite and jaw alignment.

What are the risks of genioplasty?

Risks include swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, temporary or lasting numbness of the chin or lower lip, asymmetry, discomfort from fixation hardware, and the possibility of revision surgery. Dr. Schwartz or Dr. Nguyen reviews these risks in detail during the consultation.

Can genioplasty be combined with other procedures?

Yes. Many patients combine genioplasty with rhinoplasty, a neck lift, or a facelift for balanced results. The surgeons discuss which combinations are appropriate during the consultation.

Where is genioplasty performed?

Genioplasty is performed at the Westlake Cosmetic Surgery Center, the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical center in Westlake Village. A board-certified anesthesiologist provides anesthesia for every procedure.

Schedule Your Genioplasty Consultation in Westlake Village Today

A balanced chin can improve how the entire face looks and feels in profile. Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Nguyen bring decades of surgical experience and a shared commitment to natural results to every genioplasty at Schwartz Aesthetic Institute. To discuss your goals and learn whether genioplasty in Westlake Village is right for you, contact our office at (805) 706-0742 or request a consultation online.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Outcomes, risks, and suitability vary from patient to patient.

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