Can genioplasty be for health reasons

[Deleted member 3259]

Is genioplasty purely cosmetic, or could it be possible to have insurance help? Surely it must help soemthing to have it done

 

[Deleted member 4444]

Genioplasty for genioglossus muscle advancement in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome and mandibular retrognathia - PubMed

genioplasty for genioglossus advancement seemed to reduce OSAHS signs, thus, it can be considered as an option for the surgical treatment of patients with hypopharynx obstruction. Data collected supports this surgical procedure as an option in patients with OSAHS and mandibular retrognathia.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

I guess it can help with sleep apnea

 

[john2]

It helps in getting laid.

 

[Vidyacoper]

Genioplasty for genioglossus muscle advancement in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome and mandibular retrognathia. - PubMed - NCBI I guess it can help with sleep apnea

WTF