Lower jaw correction can be done with surgery or orthodontics.

Surgery

• Mandibular osteotomy: A surgical procedure that corrects a lower jaw that sticks out or sinks in. The surgeon cuts the jawbone and moves it forward or backward.
• Mandibular setback surgery: Corrects a protruding lower jaw by moving the tooth-bearing part of the jaw backward.
• Mandibular advancement surgery: Corrects a receding lower jaw.
• Bimaxillary osteotomy: Corrects conditions that affect both the upper and lower jaw.
• Genioplasty: Corrects a receding chin.

Orthodontics

• Braces or appliances: Can correct mild to moderate cases of lower jaw protrusion.

Other treatments

• Facial implants: Can enhance an underdeveloped upper jaw.
• Soft tissue grafting: Can enhance midface symmetry.
• Jaw push-ups: Can help with a receding chin.

Recovery

• After surgery, you may need to follow a soft diet and limit physical activity for several weeks.
• You may need follow-up orthodontic treatment.
• You may experience pain in the initial days.
• In some rare cases, patients experience numbness in the jaw post-surgery.

Chin correction can involve surgery or other procedures to change the shape, size, or projection of the chin.

Chin surgery

• Chin augmentation: A procedure that improves the shape of the chin by inserting an implant or modifying the chin bone.
• Chin reduction: A procedure that reduces the size of the chin by removing bone.
• Genioplasty: A commonly performed plastic surgery procedure that corrects receding, misaligned, or oversized chins.

Other chin correction procedures

• Deoxycholic acid injections: A non-surgical procedure that can eliminate a double chin, but is painful and causes swelling.
• Chin implants: A procedure that can improve the projection of the chin.
• Chin advancement by osteotomy: A technically demanding procedure that modifies the chin bone.

Recovery

• Recovery time depends on the type of procedure and the patient's health.
• Swelling and bruising are normal after chin surgery.
• Most patients can resume normal activities after a few days.
• Strenuous activities should be avoided for a few weeks.

When to consider chin correction

If you're concerned about the shape, size, or position of your chin, chin correction may be an option.

Facial correction surgery can be cosmetic or reconstructive, and can improve the appearance or function of your face.

Cosmetic facial surgery

• Rhinoplasty: Nose surgery to reshape the nose.
• Blepharoplasty: Eyelid surgery to improve the appearance or function of the eyelids.
• Brow lift: Forehead lift to improve wrinkles and droopy eyebrows.
• Rhytidectomy: Facelift to tighten skin and remove wrinkles.
• Liposuction: Removes excess fat under the chin or in the neck.
• Facial implants: Makes certain structures of the face more prominent.

Reconstructive facial surgery

• Facial reanimation: Improves facial paralysis.
• Cleft lip and palate repair: Corrects birth defects.
• Ear reconstruction: Reshapes the cartilage of the ears.
• Facial trauma treatment: Corrects injuries to the face.
• Scar revision: Corrects scars from prior surgery or injury.

Other facial correction procedures

Botox, Chemical peels, Dermabrasion, Laser hair removal, and Laser resurfacing.

Facial correction surgery can help with a variety of concerns, including aging, injuries, and birth defects.