Genioplasty Turkey

Genioplasty can move the chin forward to increase projection, backward to reduce a prominent chin, upward or downward to change facial height, and sideways to correct asymmetry. This flexibility is the main advantage over a chin implant, which can only add forward projection.

Genioplasty suits people who need more than simple forward projection, such as those with a long or short chin, an asymmetric chin or a significant deficiency. Candidates should have a stable bite and healthy teeth, and bone quality is assessed with imaging before surgery.

Genioplasty is quoted after your profile and imaging have been assessed, because the amount and direction of bone movement affect the complexity of the operation. The confirmed price, including anaesthesia, hospital care and follow-up, is provided in your written plan before travel.

Genioplasty is generally a more involved operation than placing a chin implant, as it requires cutting and fixing bone. Your plan compares the options that suit your anatomy, so you can see whether the added flexibility of genioplasty is worthwhile for your goals.

Yes. The titanium plates and screws used to hold the repositioned bone are part of the genioplasty procedure and are included in the quoted price. They normally remain in place permanently and do not need to be removed. In rare cases they may be removed later if they cause irritation.

No. Genioplasty is performed through an incision inside the mouth, along the inner surface of the lower lip, so there is no visible scar on the face. The internal incision heals within the lining of the mouth. Dissolvable stitches are typically used, so no external stitch removal is needed.

The mental nerves, which supply sensation to the lower lip and chin, run close to the area where the bone is cut. Temporary numbness or tingling is common after genioplasty and usually improves gradually as the nerves recover over weeks to months.

After the chin bone segment has been moved into its planned position, it is secured with small titanium plates and screws. These hold the bone steady while it heals, much like a carefully planned fracture, and the bone typically fuses in its new position over the following weeks.

Genioplasty is usually completed within a few hours under general anaesthesia, depending on the complexity of the movement required. Your surgeon provides an estimated operating time for your case during planning. Complex movements, such as correcting asymmetry, may take longer than a simple advancement.

Genioplasty patients usually stay in Istanbul for about a week, so the intraoral incision, swelling and bite can be checked before flying. The final review confirms that healing is progressing well and that you are comfortable to travel. Keeping the mouth clean during this week is especially important.

You can usually fly home once your surgeon has confirmed that swelling is manageable, the incision inside the mouth is healing well and there are no signs of infection. This is typically assessed at a review around the end of the first week.

A soft or liquid diet is recommended in the early days after genioplasty to avoid putting pressure on the healing bone and to protect the incision inside the mouth. Rinsing with the prescribed mouthwash after each meal helps keep the area clean.

The repositioned chin bone usually heals over several weeks, although it continues to strengthen for some months. Contact sports and activities that risk impact to the face should be avoided until your surgeon confirms that healing is sufficient. A follow-up review confirms that the bone is healing in the planned position.

Genioplasty changes the position of the chin but not the teeth. Temporary swelling and numbness can make the lower lip feel different while smiling in the first weeks, but lip movement and smile usually return to normal as swelling settles and sensation recovers.