Surprisingly, our culture has placed a great deal of emphasis on the size and prominence of the human chin. It has been said that people with weak chins are not strong or trustworthy. On the other hand, strong, firm jaws are seen as a sign of strength, power, and trustworthiness. While these impressions may not be true, the size and shape of the chin can have a real effect on your appearance. Whether due to heredity or the effects of age, some people may not be happy with their lack of strong definition to the chin. A weak chin may unduly emphasize jowls or sagging skin around the jawline and neck. Dr. Paul Pin has been able to help a number of his patients achieve better definition for their chins with the chin augmentation procedure.

Chin Augmentation Procedure

During the chin augmentation procedure, Dr. Pin will make a small incision on the inside of the mouth, along the crease where the lower lip meets the gums. Another alternative is placement of a small incision at the underside of the chin, where it meets the neck. Dr. Pin will then insert the chin implant, made of special materials that the body will not reject, and fit it into place before closing up the incisions. Chin augmentation can be done alone, or in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery.

Before and After Photos

Chin Augmentation and Facelift

In this case, the chin augmentation procedure was just one part of the overall rejuvenation of the face. As can be seen in the Before image, the chin is not well defined and is recessed into the neck. This emphasizes the jowls and excess skin around the neck and jawline. By performing a facelift and using a chin implant, Dr. Pin was able to achieve a longer and more graceful look to the neck, reduced appearance of jowls, and an overall thinner appearance to the face.

For those patients who feel as though a lack of good definition to the chin makes them look older than they feel, a chin augmentation procedure might provide them with the strong profile and younger features they seek. To schedule your consultation, contact our practice today.