Sliding Genioplasty Treatment Guide
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What is a Sliding Genioplasty?
A sliding genioplasty is a chin surgery in which the surgeon cuts the chin bone and repositions it — forward, backward, up, down, or to correct asymmetry — then secures it with small plates and screws. Because it moves your own bone, it can correct chin position in ways a chin implant cannot, and the result is permanent.
Surgery is done under general anesthesia through an incision inside the mouth, with no external scar, and takes 1 to 2 hours. Expect swelling for several weeks, a soft-food diet early on, and most swelling resolved by 2 to 3 months.
Genioplasty is often chosen over an implant for larger advancements or to fix a recessed or asymmetric chin. A board-certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon should perform it.
How much does a Sliding Genioplasty cost?
Sliding genioplasty nationally typically starts at $6,000 and ranges up to $10,000 all-in, depending on complexity and surgeon experience.
Last updated June 2026. Estimates reflect national averages and Get Clear Beauty provider data — read how we estimate prices.
What to ask your provider
- Is a sliding genioplasty or a chin implant the better fit for my chin?
- Are you board-certified and how many genioplasties do you perform?
- Can I see before-and-after photos of your own genioplasty patients?
- How much chin movement do you recommend and in which direction?
- What does the quote include — surgeon fee, anesthesia, and facility?
- What are the risks, including changes to lip or chin sensation?