Chin Reduction Surgery

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Question: I would like a chin reduction. I have a long face and my chin comes out looking a lot like a half moon from my profile. I just want a smaller chin that is softer looking. I realize that you can't tell me what you could do for me without looking at my face but I was wondering if this could be fixed and at how much.

Answer:
A chin reduction involves trimming off some of the bone of the chin while preserving the skin, fat, and muscle. In more severe cases, is may require a more sophisticated reduction of both sides of the mandible (lower jaw). We do the chin reduction through an incision behind the lower lip. We refer patients needing jaw reduction to the oral surgeons. I hope this is of some help and if you think the chin is all you need, I'd be happy to see you.

Call my patient coordinators, Susan (ext. 129) at (912) 351-5050
Thanks! Lawrence E. Ruf, M.D.

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Savannah, Pooler, Bluffton and Statesboro Locations

Main Office
7208 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
Toll Free: 1-800-424-8478
Phone: 912-351-5050
Fax: 912-351-5051

Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Satellite Offices
Pooler: Dr. Christopher Pettigrew
1000 Towne Center - Suite 701 | Map

Bluffton: Dr. Lawrence E. Ruf, Dr. Barbara L. Davies
14 Oak Forest Road Suite D | Map

Statesboro: Dr. Carl B. Pearl
4451 Country Club Road
For appointments: 1-800-424-8478 | Map