Most prospective facelift patients have never considered a chin implant for themselves, but they might if they knew the benefits. If you have a weak chin with poor definition, a chin augmentation procedure is an ideal way to improve the look of your facial profile and create balance between the prominent facial features. Facelift patients… [Read More]
Chin Augmentation Articles
Five Things to Know About Chin Augmentation
One of the facial surgeries on the rise in recent years is the chin augmentation, or genioplasty. This surgery enhances a patient’s chin, providing anywhere from subtle to dramatic changes to the face. As people have become increasingly aware of how much the chin plays a part in the look of the face on the… [Read More]
Could I get a Chin Implant to Make Mine Look Like My Sister’s Does?
Question: I love my sister’s chin. Mine looks very weak in comparison. Could I get an implant to make mine look like hers does? Answer: If you have a weak appearing chin and jawline, then chin implant surgery is for you. Chin implant surgery is safe, effective, and extremely predictable. Chin implants come in several… [Read More]
What’s the Difference between Chin Augmentation and Jaw Advancement Surgery?
Question: I’m a 20-year-old male with no chin. My nose is a little on the large side, which I wouldn’t mind except that it looks even worse with my tiny chin. I’ve been doing some research and wondering what the differences are between getting chin augmentation or jaw advancement surgery. Answer: There is a considerable… [Read More]
Is Numbness After Chin Implants Common?
Question: I had a chin implant placed about a week and a half ago and I’m very numb on one side of my lip and chin. Is this common? Answer: One of the risks and potential complications of chin implant surgery that I discuss with my patients is the possibility of transient numbness of the… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty With Chin Augmentation – Common in Asian Patients?
Question: How common is it in Asian patients to combine rhinoplasty with chin augmentation? Answer: It is no more common for an Asian patient to request rhinoplasty and chin augmentation be performed concurrently than you would see in a Caucasian population. There are certainly differences in the rhinoplasty that would need to be performed on… [Read More]
How Are Cheek and Chin Implants Shaped?
Question: How are cheek and chin implants shaped? Are they flat or round or some other shape? Answer: Chin and cheek implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Technically speaking, chin and cheek implants are shaped by molding the implant in the manufacturing process to the shape of real chins and cheeks from… [Read More]
Is it possible to inject fillers after chin implant?
Question: I recently had a chin implant, but still feel as if something is lacking in my face. Would it be possible to inject fillers into my chin area? Answer: If you recently had a chin implant and you still feel as though you are still missing something in your face, I would discuss this… [Read More]
How often is a neck lift performed along with a chin implant?
Question: How often is a neck lift performed along with a chin implant? What would be the benefit? Answer: I typically perform a chin implant at the same time that I perform a neck lift in certain situations. The main reason that I would do this is that the patient who presents to me with… [Read More]