Procedure Time
1 Hour
Recovery Time
12-21 Days
Price Range
Per Case Basis ($4k - $9k)
Outpatient
Key Takeaways of the Page
Chin augmentation, also known as genioplasty, is a surgical procedure that uses custom-made implants to enhance a receding or weak chin, improving facial balance and symmetry.
This surgery adds definition to the chin, jawline, and neck, creating a more pronounced and aesthetically pleasing profile. Dr. Batniji performs the procedure to provide patients with permanent results, enhancing the overall facial structure and appearance.
Chin augmentation may be a suitable option if you feel that your chin is not in proportion with the rest of your face or if you are unhappy with a recessed or weak chin. It can also correct the appearance of a double chin caused by a small chin bone, adding definition and balance to your facial profile.
Ideal candidates are healthy individuals with realistic expectations for improvement. For those not ready for a surgical implant, non-surgical chin enhancement using Radiesse filler can offer a temporary alternative.
Yes, it is safe to have another plastic surgery in conjunction with your chin implant procedure, and it is quite common. Combining surgeries can enhance overall facial harmony and streamline the recovery process.
Dr. Batniji frequently performs chin augmentation alongside procedures like rhinoplasty, neck liposuction, cervical lipectomy, submentoplasty, a neck lift, or a facelift.
During chin augmentation with Dr. Batniji, anesthesia is administered, and an incision is made either beneath the chin or inside the mouth. Dr. Batniji prefers the chin incision for better visibility and lower risk of infection.
The implant is placed on the chin bone, and the incision is stitched closed. Bandages may be applied to assist with healing.
After your chin implant surgery, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and discomfort, which can be managed with medication. Dressings will be removed the day after surgery, and most patients can return to work within a week.
It's recommended to avoid strenuous activities for several weeks to ensure proper healing, especially activities that may impact the face.
It’s essential to choose a highly trained board-certified surgeon to perform your chin augmentation surgery. Look for a surgeon with experience in genioplasty, and review client testimonials to ensure you make the best choice.
During your consultation, you'll discuss your expectations, and the surgeon will assess your candidacy. If you're a good fit, they will select the appropriate implant to achieve your desired results.
What Is Chin Augmentation?
Chin augmentation is a surgical procedure that uses a chin implant to improve a receding chin. The surgery can create a more balanced profile and better facial harmony. With the help of chin implants, patients can add definition and volume to their weak and recessed chin.
Our chin plays a crucial role in the symmetry and aesthetics of our face. All of our facial features give character to our appearance, including the chin. For ages, we have associated a strong, well-defined chin with strength and courage and a poorly defined chin with weakness.
Chin enhancement improves the contours and definition of the chin, jawline, and neck. This surgery is also called genioplasty. During the surgery, Dr. Batniji places a custom-made chin implant in the patient’s chin, augmenting their chin size and making it look more pronounced. Chin augmentation surgery can provide permanent results.
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Is a Chin Augmentation the Right Option for Me?
You can opt for a chin-enhancement surgery if you feel that your chin isn’t in proper proportion with the rest of your face. You can also opt for a chin implant if you are unhappy with your recessed chin.
Sometimes, some people look like they have a double chin despite not being chubby. This is because they have a small chin bone. Augmenting chin size can help them correct this issue by creating better definition.
Chin augmentation is appropriate for healthy men and women who have reasonable expectations. Non-smokers are preferred.
Augmentation can also be achieved with the use of the injectable filler Radiesse. This is a good alternative for those individuals who are not yet ready for an implant.
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Dr. Batniji often performs chin augmentations in conjunction with other facial procedures at his Newport Beach practice. These include rhinoplasty, neck liposuction, cervical lipectomy, submentoplasty, neck lifts, and facelifts.
What Happens During Chin Augmentation Surgery with Dr. Batniji?
Once the anesthesia is administered, Dr. Batniji proceeds to make an incision in the chin area. This incision is utilized to place the chin implant expertly on the chin bone.
The chin implant may be placed through one of two locations: underneath the chin or inside the mouth. Dr. Batniji tends to prefer the chin incision.
The incision on the chin is well hidden and allows other procedures like neck liposuction and submentoplasty to be performed through the same incision. The incision inside of the mouth can also have a higher risk of infection, requiring implant removal).
The incision is stitched shut after the implant is placed. Bandages may be applied to the chin to expedite the overall healing process.
What Will My Recovery Be Like After Getting a Chin Implant?
Some amount of swelling, bruising, and discomfort can be expected after your chin implant surgery in Newport Beach. Discomfort can be treated with medication. Dressings applied after surgery will be removed on the following day.
You will likely find that you can return to work within one week of your surgery. However, you will be advised to wait several weeks before partaking in more strenuous activities, particularly those in which the face may be bumped or jarred.
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Choose Only the Best Surgeon to Perform Your Surgery
No surgery should be taken lightly. Only a trained and certified medical professional with surgical experience in performing genioplasty should perform your chin augmentation surgery. Make sure to read client testimonials when you're choosing your surgeon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chin Implant FAQs
Even though the chin is a smaller facial feature located at the bottom of the face, it can make a major difference in overall facial appearance. This is because it must balance well with other facial features, especially the forehead and the nose. Having a smaller chin can make an otherwise normal-looking nose look much larger. A chin augmentation can also improve the look of the neck, making it appear leaner and more youthful.
Chin implants are available in a variety of shapes. Certain implants are squarer, while others are pointier. Some are quite narrow, while others are much wider. Some chin implants are taller, whereas others are thinner. The shape of your implant will be carefully selected to help define your chin, achieving your aesthetic goals.
During a consultation with Dr. Batniji, you will discuss any and all expectations you have from your genioplasty. Dr. Batniji will thoroughly review your candidacy, performing a facial examination and asking questions regarding your medical history.
If you are a good candidate, he will decide on the kind of implant he will use to meet your aesthetic needs. He will also talk to you about the details of your surgery. Finally, a date will be arranged for the procedure.
After a date has been arranged for your chin augmentation, Dr. Batniji will give you a list of preparation instructions. Follow these as closely as possible to reduce the chance of complications.
During preparation, you will need to avoid smoking. Smoking can negatively affect the health of the skin, resulting in a prolonged recovery process and an increased risk of surgical and post-surgical complications.
You will also need to avoid taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), along with certain herbal supplements. These can increase the chance of bleeding during surgery.
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