A surgical procedure that reshapes or reconstructs the chin bone to change its size, position, or appearance.
From Greek 'geneion' (chin) + '-plasty' (surgical molding or shaping), a medical term that became common in the 20th century with advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Genioplasty isn't just about vanity—it's often performed to fix breathing problems, correct severe underbites, or rebuild chins damaged by accidents or disease, making it a medically important surgery with cosmetic applications.
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