Feminization of the Chin: Genioplasty Using Osteotomies

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2019 May;27(2):243-250. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2019.01.002.

Abstract

Chin reshaping can provide a more identifiable female appearance for transitioning male to female patients undergoing facial feminization. The "sliding" genioplasty has the most potential for dramatically reshaping the chin, while also avoiding many of the issues that may occur with implants. A chin should be evaluated radiologically and by physical examination to determine what changes should be made to any particular chin. When performing osseous genioplasty, the mental nerve can be protected by performing any osteotomies at least 6 mm below the inferior border of the mental nerve canal.

Keywords: Chin feminization; FFS; Facial feminization surgery; Facial gender confirmation surgery; Osseous genioplasty; Sliding genioplasty.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cephalometry
  • Chin / surgery*
  • Female
  • Genioplasty / adverse effects
  • Genioplasty / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteotomy
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Sex Characteristics
  • Sex Reassignment Procedures / methods*
  • Transgender Persons