Chin Augmentation Overview

A chin augmentation enhances the chin through placement of an implant, or surgical manipulation of the jaw bone. The result is a jawline that is in better proportion to other facial features, and thus more attractive.

Time Required

It can take 1-2 hours to perform chin augmentation surgery. Time requirements can vary, of course, depending on the extent of surgery.

Side Effects

Chin augmentation side effects can include temporary swelling, bruising, tightness in area surrounding the mouth, tingling, and varied sensations of hot and cold.

Risks

All surgical procedures carry risk of infection, bleeding, and reaction to anesthesia. Specific chin augmentation risks include:

• Extended loss of sensation, would require revision of surgery
• Asymmetry
• Movement of implant
• Nerve injury

Results Duration

Chin augmentation results are usually permanent. This can depend, of course, on a few factors.

Recovery

Patient wears protective dressing home after surgery, covering the chin

After chin augmentation, recovery from swelling, as well as slight local discomfort and possible numbness, will occur over the month or two following surgery.

Most patients can get back to work within the week following surgery

Other minimally-strenuous activities can usually be resumed about 1-2 weeks after surgery

Exercise should be avoided until about the fourth week of chin augmentation recovery.

Discomfort Level

After a chin augmentation, pain and discomfort will be evident, but not extensively. It is usually milder, and easily controlled with standard pain killers.

Anesthesia

With a chin augmentation, anesthesia of choice is usually general, or local with sedation.

Inpatient/Outpatient

Outpatient.

Can be combined with

For enhanced results, chin augmentation can be combined with:

• Rhinoplasty
• Cheek Implants
• Cheek Lift/Mid-Face Lift
• Necklift

Chin Augmentation also known as

A version of the procedure is called sliding osteotomy. Chin Surgery. Chin Implants.