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Evaluating Genioplasty Procedures: A Systematic Review and Roadmap for Future Investigations
Sebastiaan W R Dalmeijer1, Tom C T van Riet1, Jean-Pierre T F Ho1
1Amsterdam University Medical Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands; t.c.vanriet@amsterdamumc.nl (T.C.T.v.R.); j.p.ho@amsterdamumc.nl (J.-P.T.F.H.).
This systematic review found a lack of standardized methods for evaluating osseous genioplasty outcomes. Future research needs patient-centered studies and validated assessment tools for functional and aesthetic results.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Osseous genioplasty is a surgical procedure to augment the chin.
- Evaluating the outcomes of genioplasty is crucial for assessing its efficacy and patient satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze existing literature on objective and subjective evaluations of osseous genioplasty outcomes.
- To identify current methodologies and highlight areas for improvement in outcome assessment.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive systematic literature search was performed across PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science.
- 105 articles from 25 countries were included after screening 2563 references.
- Data extraction and categorization were conducted systematically by two independent reviewers.
Main Results:
- Genioplasty was performed in 5218 patients, with 64% being female.
- Objective evaluations focused on surgical accuracy, relapse, and neurosensory disturbance.
- Subjective assessments primarily concerned aesthetics and patient satisfaction, revealing a lack of standardized evaluation methods.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant need for improved and validated instruments to assess functional and aesthetic outcomes of genioplasty.
- Future research should prioritize patient-centered prospective studies.
- Development of standardized assessment tools is essential for reliable outcome evaluations in genioplasty surgery.
