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.
These figures include the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and facility costs. Complex cases and the most sought-after surgeons charge well above this range, particularly in New York and Los Angeles, where the top of the market runs into six figures.
Last updated September 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?