Genioplasty is a type of cosmetic surgical procedure done on the chin to facilitate repositioning and reconstructing of the chin to achieve facial harmony. It is a stable and permanent solution for almost all chin abnormalities.
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Based on my MRI report, kindly guide me on my scapula, spine, and neck pain.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having sharp stabbing pain between my scapula and spine, along with neck pain. I am also having chest pain when bending over. The pain has progressively gotten worse over the last six months. At times I have shooting pain at the back of my head. I had extreme neck pain after... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your pain and would like to help as much as I can. I have seen your MRI in detail (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There are osteophytes at multiple levels, as well ... Read Full »
I underwent genioplasty on my jaw. After seven days, my face looks weird. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, After seven days of jaw genio surgery, my face feels and looks so weird. I need a second opinion. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I have seen the pre and post-photographs and images (attachments removed for patient identity protection) you have enclosed. You may expect results in just one week; ideally, it will take two to three months to recover. If you are concerned more about jaw esthetics... Read Full »
My face is too long and narrow even after jaw surgery. How can I improve my appearance?
Query: Hello doctor, I had lower jaw surgery and a sliding genioplasty where my chin was moved forward for 0.19 inches. Still, I am not happy with my appearance. I feel my face is too long and narrow. What can I do to improve my appearance as it affects my confidence? I have partial numbness in my lip, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the image (attachments removed to protect patient's identity) you have sent, I feel your face profile is good and do not find any reason for you to be concerned about that. By the way, if you post your pre-operative photos, it will be better for comparison and ... Read Full »
Query: Hello, I am a 28- year-old, female and I went through two surgeries to correct my gummy smile and receding chin. I also had lip incompetence before these two surgeries but my issue is that this lip incompetence is still present. I had SARPE (Surgery Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) performed last y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am a maxillofacial surgeon and will be answering your query shortly. Please check your follow up messages. Thank you. Read Full »
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