When it comes to your facial profile, the appearance of your chin is paramount. The chin delineates the bottom half of the face, creating a defined end to your facial appearance.

A weak or undefined chin distorts the balance of the facial features. Enhancing the chin can improve the appearance of the entire face.

How Can I Improve My Chin Profile?

If you have a weak or undefined chin, schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon to explore your options for enhancing the chin. There are many different treatment options available.

• Chin Implant – A synthetic implant can be placed on the surface of the jaw to augment the chin and improve the profile. A chin implant is placed through a small incision at the base of the chin or inside of the mouth. The implant is placed onto the bone and secured with layers of sutures. A chin implant provides a long-lasting enhancement to the chin by adding structure and shape until it is removed.
• Sliding Genioplasty – Patients who want to avoid an implant can augment the chin with a procedure called a sliding genioplasty. A portion of the jawbone is cut and slid forward or downward. A sliding genioplasty augments the chin without an implant but requires a more invasive procedure and a longer recovery.
• Dermal Fillers – Dermal fillers can be injected into the chin and jawline to enhance and define these facial areas without implants or surgery. Fillers offer a temporary result and patients will need reinjection every few months to maintain the enhancement.
• Neck Liposuction – Removing excess fat from under the chin can improve your chin profile and enhance the definition of the chin. Liposuction can be performed on the chin and neck. Kybella^® is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction under the chin.

Dr. Yegiyants can help you explore your options for chin augmentation and select an appropriate procedure for your aesthetic goals and facial anatomy.

Do I Need Chin Augmentation?

A defined chin can enhance the appearance of your face and bring your features into better harmony and balance. If you feel your chin is small or undefined, you may benefit from this procedure.

If you’re receiving rhinoplasty with Dr. Yegiyants, she may recommend chin augmentation. Chin surgery can often enhance rhinoplasty results because increasing the size of the chin can make the nose appear smaller.

Sometimes dental problems can create the appearance of a small chin. In this situation, correcting these dental issues may be needed before chin augmentation is recommended. Dr. Yegiyants may recommend that you visit with a maxillofacial surgeon for a special type of measurement called a cephalometric study. This study can help your doctors determine the best course of action for addressing the imbalance between the chin and your other facial features.

Interested? Contact Our Triple Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Today!

If you want to learn what chin augmentation can do for you, contact Dr. Yegiyants for a consultation. Call (805) 682-1731, and a member of our team will answer any of your questions or help you set up an initial visit to our Santa Barbara office.