By using a chin implant in those individuals who have underdevelopment of the chin, an improvement in overall appearance can be achieved.

As one can see in the photos of this male, the face appears more balanced. With the chin advanced forward, several apparent changes take place; the jaw line appears more streamline, the lips not so prominent, and the nose appears smaller. All of these changes have taken place with only a chin implant (8mm thick) and no other surgery.

About the Surgery

There are different materials which can be used to enlarge a chin. My preference is a silicone chin implant.
There are also different designs which have longer side lengths to give the jaw a more square appearance.

Important points

A female jaw should be kept narrower to avoid a masculine look.
A female generally looks better and is happier with a smaller thickness implant.
Other procedures may be needed to achieve better results. This could include, orthodontics, nose contouring, face lifting and jaw advancement or setback.

The Surgery

Usual time - 1 to 11/2 hours
General or IV anesthesia
Incisions - the implant can be placed from inside the mouth or through an incision under the chin.
A chin strap is worn for about a week to hold the implant in place.
Caution must be taken to avoid shifting the implant for several weeks.

 

Before and After Chin Augmentation with Chin Implant