What it addresses
Chin projection anchors the lower face. Augmentation — with an anatomic implant or a sliding genioplasty of the bone — restores balance, particularly in profile, and is one of the most reliable procedures in facial surgery.
It is commonly evaluated alongside rhinoplasty, because nasal and chin proportion are read together.
Who it suits
- A chin that sits behind the lower lip line in profile, or a lower face that appears short or weak.
- Significant dental-occlusion problems may point to orthognathic (jaw) surgery instead — a distinction your surgeon should screen for.
Recovery
Swelling and a tight sensation for one to two weeks; a soft diet briefly if the incision is inside the mouth.
Numbness of the lower lip and chin usually resolves over weeks.
Risks worth understanding
- Implant malposition or shifting, infection requiring removal, and injury to the mental nerve causing prolonged numbness.
- Bony resorption under an implant over many years — typically minor.
Common questions
- Implant or filler?
- Filler can preview a modest change and lasts about a year; an implant or genioplasty is definitive and more precise for larger deficits.