[Bimax 2 weeks post op] Why did my chin end less pointed than in the surgical plan?

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Reposting this cuz I posted in the wrong spot.

I had bimax (wtih sliding genioplasty) 2 weeks ago so I'm still swollen as shit.

I noticed that my chin seems a lot flatter than I expected it to be. I'm fine with the position of the chin, but the lack of a mentolabial fold makes it seem like I don't have a chin at all. I asked about this on reddit and people claimed that it is due to swelling, but I've never seen swelling make someone's chin appear flatter.


Pic on the right is the simulation made by surgeon.
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X-ray taken 1 week postop.
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you got a trimax so it would be strange to have poor chin projection afterwards. Although looking at the x-ray your chin could have been moved forward more. It could be the swelling in the mentalobial area making the bottom of the chin not look like it's protruding. I would ask your surgeon about this though
 
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you got a trimax so it would be strange to have poor chin projection afterwards. Although looking at the x-ray your chin could have been moved forward more. It could be the swelling in the mentalobial area making the bottom of the chin not look like it's protruding. I would ask your surgeon about this though
What should the tip of the chin align with in order for it to be perfectly positioned?
 
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What should the tip of the chin align with in order for it to be perfectly positioned?
there’s no real “ideal” for it but my chin naturally protrudes more so the genio could’ve moved it forward a bit further while still looking normal
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this is what ideal chin for me would like though
 
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