We evaluated the postoperative stability of broad soft tissue pedicle genioplasty. This surgical procedure involves horizontal osteotomy of the inferior border of the mandible while maintaining a musculoperiosteal pedicle.
Lateral chephalometric radiographs of 20 patients who underwent broad soft tissue pedicle genioplasty were analyzed to evaluate osseous and soft tissue changes of the chin. We found that the pedicled genial segment had no relapse, and the soft tissue had only slight relapse. In addition, bone remodeling was seen at the symphysis of the genial segment. Broad soft tissue pedicle genioplasty had good postoperative stability.
