Chin augmentation

The goal of cosmetic surgery is to enhance appearance and bring physical features into harmony so that patients not only look better, but feel better about themselves as well. A popular elective cosmetic surgery that targets weak chins and sagging jaw lines to enhance bone structure and impart facial symmetry is chin augmentation.

Chin Augmentation Consultation

The first step in determining if chin augmentation can be of benefit to an individual is a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can offer comprehensive procedure information and outline potential risks.

Chin Augmentation: Past and Present

Since antiquity people have recognized the importance of a well-defined chin. Modern chin augmentation has been performed since the 1950s, but even ancient societies used ivory and bone in an attempt to augment the structure of the chin. Today, plastic surgeons employ several methods for achieving a desired look via chin augmentation including injecting soft tissue fillers, placement of physical implants, and even bone grafting (genioplasty). The use of implants is by far the most popular method of chin augmentation. Implants (alternately referred to as alloplastic implants) offer low rejection rates and a wide variety of material, shape, and flexibility choices at a relatively reasonable cost.