Chin Augmentation
A well-defined jawline and chin are traditionally considered attractive traits. Conversely, a weak or receding chin can negatively affect the balance of your facial features. Enhancing the chin can improve the strength of your jawline and restore harmony to the rest of your face. Chin augmentation uses implants to permanently improve the aesthetics of your face and increase your confidence.
Components of Chin Augmentation
Chin augmentation surgery involves an implant inserted into a carefully crafted pocket in the chin. First, a fine incision is placed either along the natural fold under the chin or within the mouth. Skin and fat are separated from the underlying structures to create a pocket for the implant. The implant is inserted and positioned to match the natural face shape. The incision is then closed and bandaged.
Most patients experience some minor bruising, swelling, and tenderness along the chin and jaw. You will need to rest with your head elevated for several days to minimize excess swelling. You will be limited to a liquid-only or soft-food diet for several days. Most patients return to work within one week. After four weeks, you can resume strenuous physical activities, and most major swelling should subside within six weeks.
Since the incisions are placed either under the chin or in the mouth, most patients don’t develop any visible scarring.
The cost of chin augmentation varies from patient to patient. Geographic location, anesthesia fees, and surgical fees will all affect the ultimate cost of your procedure. While cost is an important factor when deciding on a surgeon, it is also important to remember that you cannot place a price on quality work and proven results.
Minor to moderate discomfort is normal following chin augmentation. Dr. Shah will prescribe pain medication to control any associated discomfort.
Achieved With Chin Augmentation by Dr. Shah
Stronger Facial Profile
Many people believe that facial appearance projects a lot about a person. Men and women with weak profiles caused by their chins can sometimes be view as less powerful or less successful. Creating a stronger facial profile often helps patients feel more confident and assertive, helping create a new aura of power. Whether your chin appears to recede when viewed straight on or in profile, chin augmentation can craft a stronger, more defined jawline.
Balance of Facial Features
It's often that patients come seeking nose surgery to correct the appearance of an overly large nose, but their real issue is a receding chin. When the chin is weak or undefined, it can distort the balance of your other facial features, sometimes causing the nose to appear larger than it actually is. A chin implant can help restore facial balance and save you from undergoing an unnecessary and more invasive procedure.
Enhance Definition Along the Neck
Occasionally, a weak chin can create a lack of definition between the jawline and the neck. This can cause the neck to appear thicker or a patient’s face to seem larger than it actually is. For women, chin augmentation can help create an elongated and graceful neck appearance. For men, a chin implant can construct more masculine definition along the neck and jawline.
Frequently Asked Questions
General anesthesia is typically used to ensure a safe and pain-free procedure.
Some patients may require more than just a chin augmentation to achieve the results they desire. Submental liposuction to correct the appearance of a double chin is common. Occasionally, patients need a combination chin augmentation and nose surgery to improve an overly large nose.
There are certain facial fillers that can be used to sculpt and increase the size of the chin. However, the effects of these treatments are only short-lived. It is also important to note that under no circumstances should silicone injections be used for any type of enhancement. Chin augmentation with implants can permanently and reliably reshape the chin. Dr. Shah performs chin augmentation using implants that maintain their shape and will not migrate to other areas of the body.
Chin augmentation permanently corrects the appearance of your chin. Patients often achieve results that provide them with lifelong satisfaction.
