What Is Chin Augmentation?
Chin augmentation is a targeted surgical cosmetic treatment that permanently removes fat from your chin. It is ideal for patients with a weak, soft, or undefined chin. Some patients may also benefit from the addition of a chin implant or fat grafting. With a chin implant procedure, a special implant custom-made for your face is inserted into your chin to add structure and volume to the jawline. With a fat grafting procedure, fat harvested from your own body is used to augment and volumize the chin and jawline.
In almost all cases, a chin augmentation results in a well-defined chin, a chiseled face, and a more angular jawline.
A Popular Procedure for Men and Women
Chin augmentation can help our male and female patients achieve transformative results.
Many of our male patients desire a more masculine-looking face, and a chin augmentation can help them achieve a sharp, chiseled jawline. For our female patients, a chin augmentation is a popular procedure to reduce a baby-faced appearance and to make the jawline more angular. In both cases, Dr. Stutman can use a chin implant to help restore balance and harmony to the facial features for a more beautiful aesthetic result.
Your Chin Augmentation Treatment Procedure
Your chin augmentation treatment in Scottsdale will take a few hours and be performed under anesthesia. As with all major procedures, we strongly recommend that you take the entire day off and that you arrange for a ride to and from the office.
Depending on your needs, Dr. Stutman will perform one or a combination of:
- Chin liposuction
- Jaw liposuction
- Submental liposuction
- Lower face liposuction
- Chin augmentation via implant
- Chin augmentation via fat grafting
No matter which procedure you opt for, Dr. Stutman will do his best to ensure incisions are carefully concealed. The surgical strategy for your chin augmentation will be designed based on the best procedure for your specific needs and with the safest outcome possible in mind.
Recovery and Results From Your Chin Augmentation
In most cases, patients can return to work after a few days. We recommend abstaining from exercise or vigorous activity for at least two weeks, though your recovery conditions may vary. For most patients, results from the chin augmentation procedure will be fully apparent after a few weeks and are almost always permanent.
To ensure you achieve a smooth procedure and recovery from your chin augmentation procedure, Dr. Stutman will provide a list of personalized guidelines for you to follow.
Will My Results From My Chin Augmentation Be Permanent?
This procedure will be permanent because most liposuction techniques involve permanent fat removal so that you can enjoy your results for the rest of your life. Once the fat is removed, it will never grow back. If you maintain a healthy diet, you can keep your results forever. Implants are also permanent but can be reversed if necessary. If you decide you need to correct your chin augmentation or add more volume to your chin or face, Dr. Stutman can help.
Enhance Your Chin and Jawline With a Chin Augmentation in Scottsdale
The chin augmentation is ideal for patients who wish to define their chin, make their face more angular, and chisel their jawline.
When you are ready to learn more about obtaining a chin augmentation in Scottsdale at Stutman Plastic Surgery, contact us to schedule your consultation.
Why patients choose Dr. Stutman for chin augmentation
- Board certified
- Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- Fellowship trained
- Oculoplastic and aesthetic surgery fellowship with Dr. Mark Codner in Atlanta.
- Published research
- Peer-reviewed research in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, indexed in PubMed.
- One surgeon throughout
- Dr. Stutman sees you at consultation, performs your procedure and follows your recovery.
Chin Augmentation
FAQs
- Is a chin implant or chin filler better?
- Will a chin implant look natural?
- Will chin augmentation leave a scar?
- Am I a good candidate for chin augmentation?
- What are the risks of a chin implant?
- Is Dr. Stutman board certified to perform chin augmentation?
- What chin augmentation options does Dr. Stutman offer?
Is a chin implant or chin filler better?
A chin implant is better if you want a lasting change, while filler suits people who want a temporary, smaller boost without surgery. Filler gradually breaks down and needs repeat treatments to keep the effect. An implant is placed once and stays in place. The best choice depends on how much projection you need and your comfort with surgery.
Will a chin implant look natural?
A chin implant can look natural when its size and shape are matched to your face. The goal is a chin that balances your nose, lips, and jawline rather than one that stands out on its own. An implant that is too large for your features is the most common reason a result looks overdone, so careful planning matters.
Will chin augmentation leave a scar?
Chin augmentation leaves a small scar that is placed to be hidden. Chin implants are typically inserted through either a short incision in the natural crease under the chin or an incision inside the mouth, which leaves no visible skin scar. Your surgeon explains the incision approach that suits your anatomy and goals before surgery.
Am I a good candidate for chin augmentation?
You may be a good candidate if your chin looks weak, soft, or undefined, or your jawline lacks definition, and you are in good general health. Men and women both choose chin augmentation to bring the lower face into better balance. If your bite is misaligned, jaw surgery may be the better option, which an exam can determine.
What are the risks of a chin implant?
The main risks of a chin implant are infection, implant shifting, asymmetry, numbness of the chin or lower lip, bleeding, poor scarring, and the risks of anesthesia. Most patients heal without serious problems. Following your aftercare instructions and reporting redness, warmth, or unusual swelling early gives your surgeon the best chance to treat any issue quickly.
Is Dr. Stutman board certified to perform chin augmentation?
Yes. Dr. Stutman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Board certification means he completed accredited plastic surgery training and passed comprehensive exams, which include facial cosmetic surgery such as chin augmentation and chin liposuction.
What chin augmentation options does Dr. Stutman offer?
Dr. Stutman offers chin implants selected and sized to suit your face, fat grafting that uses your own fat to add volume to the chin and jawline, and liposuction of the chin, jaw, and area under the chin. He may recommend one of these or a combination, depending on what is causing the shape of your chin.
Consultation
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