Double Board Certified · Osseous Chin Reshaping
Sliding Genioplasty — moving the chin bone itself, with precision.
A sliding genioplasty is precision bone surgery. The native chin bone is cut, repositioned in three dimensions, and fixed in its new place. The result is the patient's own anatomy — refined, never replaced.
ABFPRS
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
ABOto
Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery
AAFPRS
Fellowship Director
In Consultation
"When the change needed is large — or when a patient prefers their own bone to an implant — genioplasty is the honest answer."
A Note from Dr. Mourad
"A sliding genioplasty is precision bone surgery. The native chin bone is cut, repositioned in three dimensions, and fixed in its new place. The result is the patient's own anatomy — refined, never replaced."
— Dr. Moustafa Mourad, MD
Overview
What is a sliding genioplasty?
A sliding genioplasty is a bony procedure that repositions the chin segment of the lower jaw. Through an incision inside the lower lip, the lower portion of the mandible is cut, advanced (or set back, narrowed, or vertically adjusted), and fixed in its new position with small titanium plates and screws. The patient's own bone heals back into place over several weeks.
Unlike a chin implant, a sliding genioplasty changes the underlying bone, which allows for three-dimensional correction — projection forward or back, narrowing of a wide chin, vertical shortening or lengthening, and correction of mild chin asymmetry. There is no permanent foreign material in the chin.
It is considered when the bony anatomy needs to be changed, when there has been a problem with a prior implant, or when significant correction in more than one dimension is required. The choice between implant and genioplasty is made after examining the bite, the bone, and the soft-tissue chin pad.
An Established Academic Authority
Double board certification. Fellowship director. Published author. A surgeon's surgeon.
ABFPRS
Board Certified
American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
ABOto
Board Certified
American Board of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery
AAFPRS
Fellowship Director
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Textbook
Published Author
Contributions to the academic literature of facial plastic surgery
Dual board certification in both Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology — a combination held by a small number of physicians nationally.
02 · Ideal Candidates
Who benefits most from this operation.
Candidacy is determined together at consultation. The most satisfied patients share three things in common.
I
Large Advancements
Patients requiring substantial chin projection that would not be naturally achieved with an implant alone.
II
Vertical or Width Change
When the chin needs to be lengthened, shortened, or narrowed — movements an implant cannot reliably perform.
III
Native-Bone Preference
Patients who prefer their own bone over a permanent implant — for personal, biological, or longevity reasons.
If this describes you, the next step is a quiet, unhurried conversation — not a sales call.
An Honest Note
When this operation may not be right for you.
Patients with significant dental malocclusion may be better served by full orthognathic evaluation before a cosmetic genioplasty.
Active gum or periodontal infection is treated and cleared before any intraoral bone surgery.
Smokers face elevated risk of impaired bone healing and require a planned nicotine-free window.
Patients seeking a small change may be better served by an implant or, as a trial, jawline filler.
03 · Approaches
The full range of options.
Sliding genioplasty is the structural operation. The right plan compares it honestly to the alternatives, and pairs it with companion procedures when neighbouring features will benefit from being addressed at the same time.
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04 · Technique
Genioplasty vs chin implant.
Both procedures augment the chin. Genioplasty moves the patient's own bone; an implant adds a precisely-shaped silicone form. Each has its place.
Genioplasty
Osseous Movement
Through a hidden intraoral incision, the chin bone is precisely cut, repositioned in three dimensions, and stabilised with low-profile titanium hardware that remains permanently in place.
This is the operation of choice for large advancements, vertical changes, narrowing, or any movement an implant cannot reliably reproduce.
Implant
Silastic Anatomic
A pre-shaped silicone implant is placed over the chin bone through a small incision. Recovery is briefer and the change is reversible.
For small to moderate advancements where the chin position is the only variable, an implant is often the simpler answer.
Both are well-established. The right choice is determined together at consultation.
01 · Why Dr. Mourad
A surgeon trusted by surgeons for this operation.
Dr. Moustafa Mourad is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery, and serves as an AAFPRS Fellowship Director.
The practice concentrates on the operations of the face, nose, and sinuses — and on the patients other surgeons have found challenging.
Every consultation is unhurried, every plan is individual, and no operation is recommended unless it is the right one.
Begin the conversation
Precision bone surgery — your own chin, refined.
Cost, Financing & Insurance
Sliding Genioplasty Cost, Financing & Insurance in NYC
Sliding genioplasty cost depends on the complexity of the bony chin movement required, whether it is combined with other facial or jaw procedures, the type of anesthesia, and the surgical facility. This is a skeletal procedure planned individually after evaluation.
Sliding genioplasty is generally performed for cosmetic facial balance and is typically self-pay. In select cases related to a functional or developmental jaw concern, coverage may depend on diagnosis and the patient’s insurance plan. After consultation, our office provides a personalized estimate, and financing may be available for qualified patients.
What May Affect Cost
- Complexity of the chin movement
- Whether combined with other procedures
- Type of anesthesia
- Surgical facility
- Functional vs cosmetic goals
- Postoperative care
This information is educational and is not a guarantee of pricing, insurance coverage, reimbursement, financing approval, or surgical candidacy. A personalized estimate is provided after consultation. Insurance coverage depends on the patient’s plan, medical necessity, documentation, and carrier requirements. Financing terms are determined by third-party financing providers.
05 · In Dr. Mourad's Words
Educational videos.
Short educational films and patient perspectives from the Manhattan practice.
Dr. Mourad in Practice
An overview of the practice and philosophy.
Patient Perspective
A patient discusses her experience before, during, and after surgery.
Inside the Consultation
How Dr. Mourad evaluates anatomy, goals, and candidacy.
Before & After
Real results, real patients.
Every case is unique — tailored to individual anatomy and goals. Browse representative outcomes from the Manhattan practice.
06 · Recovery
What healing actually looks like.
Stage 01
First 24 Hours
Discomfort through the first 48 hours is moderate and well managed with non-narcotic medications. A soft diet is followed initially.
Stage 02
Week 1
Through the first week, bruising and swelling around the chin and lower lip peak around day three. Office work is resumed within a few days.
Stage 03
Weeks 2 – 4
Through weeks two to four, swelling steadily resolves and the new chin position becomes clear. Normal diet is resumed as tolerated.
Stage 04
Months 1 – 12
The final shape and full bone healing are appreciated by three to six months. Long-term, the result is the patient's own bone in its new position.
Have a specific question?
Send a brief note describing your anatomy or concerns — the office will route it directly to Dr. Mourad for review.
Before You Arrive
Your consultation, prepared.
Bring frontal and profile photographs of your face.
Bring any panoramic dental imaging if available.
Note all prior dental work, implants, and orthodontic history.
List current medications and supplements.
Allow 60 minutes for a focused profile, dental, and skeletal evaluation.
Bring questions about hardware, healing, and reversibility.
Frequently Asked
Patient questions, honestly answered.
Sliding genioplasty is a bone-cutting procedure that repositions the patient’s mandibular symphysis to change projection, height, or lateral position. A chin implant augments soft-tissue support with a synthetic material without moving the native bone. Osteotomy allows multi-planar change — for example, simultaneous advancement and vertical lengthening — while implants are simpler but limited when skeletal vectors or asymmetry are primary concerns. Final candidacy requires in-person assessment, including occlusal review and imaging.
The Most Important Step
Your expert consultation.
A genioplasty consultation is a careful skeletal evaluation — measuring the chin in three dimensions, reviewing dental occlusion, and planning the precise movement required.