"Genioplasty" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A surgical procedure done largely for cosmetic reasons to correct receding chins, chin misalignment, or chin excess.
| Descriptor ID |
D063172
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E06.645.562.249
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| Concept/Terms |
Genioplasty- Genioplasty
- Genioplasties
- Chin Repositioning
- Chin Repositionings
- Repositioning, Chin
- Repositionings, Chin
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Genioplasty" by people in Profiles.
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The Seven-Step, 7-Minute Chin Augmentation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 05 01; 151(5):772e-774e.
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Rhinoplasty Refinements: Addressing the Pollybeak Deformity. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 03; 145(3):696-699.
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Autologous Fat Grafting to the Chin: A Useful Adjunct in Complete Aesthetic Facial Rejuvenation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 10; 142(4):921-925.