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What is a chin implant?

A chin implant can be utilized to help enhance facial symmetry, adding more fullness and definition.

A single incision is made within a natural beneath the chin. The result is a naturally proportioned face with harmonious facial curves at every angle.

What are the benefits?

After a chin implant at Optum Plastic Surgery, you will experience:

  • Improved facial proportions
  • Well defined facial features
  • Natural results

Who is the ideal candidate?

Patients looking to have a chin implant often lack ideal lower facial proportions. The ideal candidate should be physically and mentally healthy with no significant medical issues that may affect surgery or recovery. It is also important for candidates to approach surgery with realistic expectations.

What can I expect from recovery?

After chin implant, swelling and soreness are expected. You should keep your head elevated for the first few days to reduce excess swelling. You will be sent home with pain medication to aid discomfort and a detailed at-home care plan to promote healing. Your surgeon will follow up with postoperative appointments to ensure you are on the path to recovery and beautiful results.

Frequently asked questions

What are the steps of chin implant surgery?

A small incision is made beneath the chin which is well concealed in a natural skin fold. The implant is then inserted and positioned over the bone to add increased projection, width, or both.

What are the risks associated with chin implants?

Beyond the general risks of cosmetic surgery that include bleeding, infection, asymmetry and poor scarring, specific risks of a chin implant include shifting of the implant or irritation to surrounding sensory nerves causing temporary, or in rare cases, permanent numbness.

What results can I expect after chin augmentation?

Improved lower facial proportions, chin definition and jawline definition.

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