Chin Augmentation

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Chin augmentation surgery is a plastic surgery procedure that uses either an implant or a patient’s own jawbone to enlarge the appearance of a “weak” chin and create a better balance among the facial features. When the patient’s own bone is used to enhance the chin, the operation is referred to as a sliding genioplasty. Today there also exists the option of using safe silicone implants to provide better chin projection. Although surgery provides a more permanent option to chin projection, FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers are commonly used to shape and enhance the chin size. Often times a chin augmentation is done in conjunction with a rhinoplasty to create better overall facial harmony.

 

Chin Augmentation Expected Results

  • Improved chin proportion with other facial features

  • Decreased appearance of a “double” chin due to a small chin bone

  • Enlargement of a recessed or “weak” chin

  • Better neck and jawline definition

  • Possible decreased appearance of jowls

  • Correction of minor chin and jawline asymmetry

Ideal Candidate for Chin Augmentation

Good Candidates for Chin Augmentation Should:

  • Have a recessed or weak chin that is affecting overall facial balance

  • Desire a stronger and more defined jawline and neckline

  • Have submental fullness or appearance of a “double” chin

  • Be in overall good health and hold realistic surgical expectations

  • Be non-smokers

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Chin Implant Placement

A chin implant these days is usually made out of a material such as Silicone that is known to not be rejected by the body. The implant can be placed either through an incision inside the mouth or under the chin. A nicely fitted implant is placed on top of the chin bone, hidden well underneath the skin so that it appears natural. At the Glow Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics our surgeon makes a small and hidden incision under the chin for implant placement. We prefer the under the chin incision because it provides the surgeon better visualization during the operation to ensure good implant placement as well as a less painful recovery for the patient. Additionally, the incision inside the mouth puts the patient at risk for increased injury to nerves that supply sensation to the lip as well as increased risk of infection. This procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.