Reposition the Chin for Facial Balance
If your chin feels too small or too large, it can make other features look out of proportion, even if they are balanced on their own. Sliding genioplasty can help sculpt your chin bone to improve facial harmony without using an implant.
If you want to make a weak chin stronger or reduce a chin that sticks out too much, Dr. Darrick E. Antell in New York City will create a treatment plan tailored to your facial features and goals.
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A sliding genioplasty is a chin augmentation procedure that aims to enhance facial contours by surgically repositioning the chin bone.
Depending on your current anatomy, as well as your desired outcome, a sliding genioplasty can either move the chin forward to correct a receding chin or backward to correct an excessively protruding chin. By bringing the chin into balance with the rest of the face, sliding genioplasty can create more attractive facial harmony.
Sliding genioplasty is often done with some of Dr. Antell’s other facial procedures to achieve a more balanced look.
Your nose and chin both shape your facial profile. Combining sliding genioplasty with rhinoplasty can improve the balance between these features.
A facelift restores youthful contours to patients’ cheeks, jawline, and neck, while genioplasty strengthens their chin for better definition.
If extra fat under your chin makes your profile less defined, submental liposuction can be combined with sliding genioplasty to further shape your jawline and neck.
Anyone in good overall health who, for personal reasons, feels that their chin is out of proportion with the rest of their facial features is likely a candidate for a sliding genioplasty in NYC. The ideal candidate is someone who:
The following videos will help you better understand the procedures and make an informed decision about which option is best for you. LINK VIDEOS
Sliding genioplasty can improve your facial profile and balance by moving your natural chin bone. Depending on your goals, this procedure offers several benefits, such as:
You will be provided with instructions to thoroughly prepare you for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding vitamins, iron tablets, and specific medications. You may be given prescriptions that should be filled prior to your day of surgery.
Dr. Antell may send you for imaging, such as an X-ray, prior to your procedure. Many of our procedures are performed using local anesthesia alone. However, when appropriate, we may recommend sedation (also known as twilight anesthesia) to enhance your comfort. If sedation is indicated for your procedure, you should arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and assist you for the first few days.
Dr. Antell has privileges at numerous hospitals throughout New York City, but most patients prefer that the procedure take place in his discreet, private operating room just across the street from world-renowned Lenox Hill Hospital.
His facility has a private back entrance for maximum discretion, and all members of his staff have been thoroughly trained to provide personalized care. The state-of-the-art outpatient surgery facility is fully accredited, designed for your comfort, and equipped with the latest technology.
Many sliding genioplasty procedures are performed using local anesthesia alone. However, when appropriate, sedation (also known as twilight anesthesia) may be recommended to enhance your comfort. Dr. Antell will discuss whether sedation is indicated for your procedure during your consultation.
Dr. Antell will evaluate your general health and medical history, as well as perform a thorough examination of your overall facial features and chin. It’s important to express your expectations clearly and honestly so you can work together to develop a course of action. If you desire to increase the protrusion of your chin, Dr. Antell will discuss alternative augmentation options, such as a chin implant or filler, and guide you through making the right decision based on your desired outcome and current anatomy.
After a detailed discussion of the procedure, Dr. Antell will review the risks so you are fully informed. Please be sure to inform Dr. Antell if you smoke or if you’re taking any medications, vitamins, or drugs. Don’t hesitate to ask Dr. Antell any questions about the surgery, recovery, and expected outcome.
Your Guide to Post-Sliding Genioplasty Care
After undergoing the surgery, you will recover in Dr. Antell’s state-of-the-art recovery suite while being monitored by one of his nurses until you feel well enough to be discharged. A sliding genioplasty in Manhattan is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home the same day after the procedure.
When performed with “twilight” sedation, you should be prepared to have an escort to bring you home, as you will not be able to drive for 24 hours after the administration of anesthesia. Upon leaving the facility, you will be provided with thorough discharge instructions that will guide you through the initial post-operative period. Throughout your recovery, Dr. Antell and his staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. You may feel tired or sore after surgery, but most patients are able to return to most daily activities and work within days of the procedure.
You may be asked to consume only soft foods or sleep with your head elevated for the first few days after surgery. It is best to avoid vigorous exercise for about 10-14 days, but Dr. Antell will provide an individualized recovery plan based on the complexity of your procedure and your healing rate.
If your surgery involved an incision beneath your chin, a small, flesh-colored bandage can easily hide the sutures. Any external sutures will likely be removed about 10-14 days after your procedure.
You may experience some swelling in the area, which will dissipate within the first few weeks. While you will look better immediately, the final results will likely be visible about three months after your surgery.
You can expect your NYC sliding genioplasty to enhance your appearance by improving your facial balance. As your bone structure is altered, a sliding genioplasty produces long-lasting results. When done properly by an experienced surgeon, such as Dr. Antell, your chin’s shape will improve significantly, yet the change will look subtle and natural. Many of your friends and family members may not even notice the difference, instead commenting, “You look like you’ve lost weight!”
The cost of sliding genioplasty in New York City depends on the procedure’s complexity, the type of anesthesia, facility fees, and whether you combine it with other facial surgeries.
At your consultation, Dr. Antell will assess your facial features, discuss your goals, and provide a detailed cost estimate.
Trained at both Stanford and Cornell, Dr. Antell is one of the most experienced board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the world. He is one of the few plastic surgeons who also holds a dental degree, which gives him unique expertise in facial anatomy that sets him apart from his peers. The original founders of plastic surgery were masters of the dental arts, able to analyze and reconstruct the facial structure with precision. Dr. Antell carries this tradition into his practice, offering a truly unique level of expertise in analyzing chin structure to create a more pleasing facial profile. This rare combination of knowledge makes Dr. Antell the ideal surgeon to perform a sliding genioplasty. Dr. Antell will also be recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026.
His understanding of facial structure and proportions has earned him a reputation for delivering superb, natural results after sliding genioplasty. He has studied the chins of CEOs at the largest corporations and found them to be stronger than those of the general population, suggesting that people associate this feature with authority and confidence. Today, people wear their resume on their face, and you lead with your chin. By choosing Dr. Antell for your sliding genioplasty, you can feel confident your surgery will be performed with meticulous care and produce a result that perfectly enhances your facial features.
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