Chin Augmentation

1. The Consult

   Dr. Esmail will take a complete medical history and a brief exam to determine a good candidate. During the consult 3D photography can be used to show you what a postoperative result can look like as well we can trial different size and shape implants.

2. One Week

   Most of the healing is done by one week. The implant sutures will be removed. Most swelling should be resolved by this time is receiving fat grafting would require up to 2 months for final results.

Some of the goals that can be achieved with a chin augmentation include:

• Project more
• Broaden in size
• More prominent, rounder or more angular

Overall result is a more balanced facial profile. This procedure is often combined with rhinoplasty, face-lift and neck lift.

1. Implant

   A silicone implant is custom fitted to you during your initial consult inserted under local anesthesia in our surgical suite. The procedure takes less than an hour plated through a 1 cm incision under the chin. It is not a very painful procedure and the results are permanent.

2. Fat Grafting

   For a softer look fat grafting is a good option. In offer as well as some jowel reduction and be combined with other face grafting or lower jaw augmentation. You require adequate donor fat for this procedure. Often be done under local anesthesia with a small amount of oral sedation. Approximately 40% of the fat injected is reabsorbed into the body So exact outcomes can be difficult to predict.

3. Dermal Fillers (Non-Surgical)

   Different dermal Fillers can be used to augment the chin and jawline. Dr. Esmail will use the best product for your case. Common product use here are hyaluronic acid products like Restylane lyft, defyne or Teosyl RHA4 and UltraDeep. Radiesse, a calcium hydroxyapatite product is also often used here. Results from this type of augmentation usually lasts between 15-18 months.