Chin Augmentation

Chin augmentation is a facial plastic surgery procedure for Louisville, KY men and women who wish to bring greater balance to their facial structure by correcting a weak or receded chin. A chin that appears weak may be due to congenital deficiency, age-related bone resorption or even facial trauma.

Chin augmentation can be achieved by using temporary fillers or by surgically placing a more permanent implant. Changes to your chin can provide a dramatic improvement to your facial balance and can also enhance the appearance of your neck. Chin augmentation requires refined judgment, skill, and a good aesthetic eye. Drs. Calobrace and Mizuguchi at Calobrace Plastic Surgery Center have extensive experience with chin augmentation. Request a free consultation today or call 502.899.9979 to schedule your visit and learn about this procedure.

More about Chin Augmentation

A chin augmentation can balance a weak or receding chin and make a prominent nose appear in better proportion with the rest of the face. A weak chin can make a person's neck look overly fleshy, so a chin implant also can enhance the appearance of the neck. Usually, a chin augmentation can dramatically improve your appearance and produce a more harmonious facial balance.

Candidates for this procedure include individuals who are in good health who have a chin that is too small for their face. Moreover, the human chin can lose projection with aging. The operation also requires patience and stability in dealing with the healing period. Because swelling may be present for several months, the defined, chiseled look patients so desire may not become evident for three to four months. Chin implants are additionally used to correct congenital deficiencies and facial trauma.

Chin Implant Cosmetic Surgery in Louisville

Chin augmentation is usually performed as an outpatient procedure in our AAAASF approved operating rooms under general or more commonly under local anesthesia. The surgery lasts about one hour in most cases. The surgeons at Calobrace Plastic Surgery Center prefer silicone facial implants but will use other implant material if necessary. The silicone used for chin augmentation has a very solid consistency and has a proven safety record over many years in use.

In the operating room, after you have been properly anesthetized, your surgeon will create a pocket for the implant and use sizers to determine the proper amount of projection and height. The incision is usually placed under the chin, where any scarring should be very unnoticeable once fully healed. Sutures are removed in one week. Chin implants conform to the bone and appear very natural.

Chin augmentation is often combined with other cosmetic surgery procedures at our Louisville center, such as rhinoplasty, liposuction of the neck, and facelift in Kentucky. Combining procedures can enhance the results of both procedures.

Recovery & More

Some discomfort after the surgery is to be expected, but prescription medication can help you reset comfortably after surgery. A short term antibiotic is also prescribed. Swelling around the chin should improve over four to five days, by which time most patients are able to return to work and social activities. It is recommended to avoid chewing hard foods for about a week.

The total cost of surgery will include the surgeon's fee, the anesthesiologist's fee, if applicable, operating room charge, and the implant and appropriate dressing. Typical fees for chin augmentation start at $2500 and will depend on the type of implant and anesthesia used.

Your Next Step

To find out if you are a candidate for chin augmentation, request a free consultation online or call 502.899.9979 to schedule your visit to Calobrace Plastic Surgery Center.