A genioplasty addresses excess projection or issues with chin height. If the chin is asymmetrical, extremely small or disproportionately large, the bone needs to be repositioned to create a proportionate chin projection and height necessary for facial harmony. By making a cut in the bone through an incision in the mouth, the jaw and chin can be moved up, down, backwards or forwards. The bone is then secured into its new position with plates and screws and allowed to heal like any other fracture. A liquid or soft diet is required for a week after surgery, and you can expect to be back at work after one week.