Evaluation and treatment of deformities of the chin.
Chin deformities present commonly to the facial plastic surgeon. Proper evaluation of the face is essential to allow the surgeon to counsel the patient properly regarding optimal management of chin deformities. This article reviews such analysis and discusses treatment modalities, including both the use of chin implants and osseous genioplasty.
Frodel
John L
JL
Department of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17822, USA. j1frodel@geisinger.edu
D002680:Chin / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*