Osseous genioplasties may require different kind of osteotomies which are controlled bone fractures under precision power oscillating saw action, in order to reshape and resize the chin.
By means of a horizontal osteotomy the chin can be moved forwardly or backwardly and downsized or augmented.
It is carried out by an intra oral incision near the gum and inside the mouth, allowing the detachment of soft tissues and chin bone exposure.