Esthetic Surgery of the Chin in Cis- and Transgender Patients-Application of T-Genioplasty vs. Single-Piece Segment Lateralization.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Correction of lower face asymmetry still remains challenging in maxillofacial surgery. This report describes techniques for the lateral transposition of the symphyseal segment to restore lower face symmetry while maintaining gender-related features in cis- and transgender patients. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of medical records of 31 patients who attended for esthetic corrective surgery after orthodontic camouflage or orthognathic treatment, or during facial feminization of the lower face between June 2021 and June 2023 was performed. Result: All patients underwent lateralization genioplasty (with or without advancement or setback), either with or without narrowing T-osteotomy supplemented with necessary procedures in order

SUBMITTER: Pokrowiecki R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10818947 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature