Chin augmentation is surgery that increases the projection, length or shape of a small or recessed chin. Depending on anatomy, it may use a chin implant or a sliding genioplasty, in which the lower part of the chin bone is repositioned and fixed. NeoSculpt6 plans treatment around your profile, jaw and bite, nose–lip–chin balance and soft-tissue thickness rather than adding a standard amount of projection.
Chin augmentation (also called chin enhancement or mentoplasty) is surgery that improves a chin that looks small, recessed, short or uneven in relation to the rest of the face. A balanced chin can make the nose look better proportioned, define the jawline and improve the angle between chin and neck. It does not correct a bite problem, remove a double chin on its own or change the jaw angles. Where those are part of the concern, they are assessed and treated as separate parts of the plan.
A shaped medical-grade implant is placed over the chin bone through a small incision under the chin or inside the lower lip, to add projection and width.
The lower part of the chin bone is cut, moved to a planned position and fixed with small plates. It can correct projection, height and asymmetry, using your own bone.
Injectable fillers can add mild, temporary projection. They are discussed as an alternative for suitable patients; see the Chin Fillers page.
The surgeon reviews chin projection and height, side-profile balance with the nose and lips, jawline definition, chin and lip asymmetry, soft-tissue thickness and the neck angle. Bite (occlusion), previous orthodontic or jaw treatment, dental health, smoking and medical history are also considered. The consultation explains whether a chin implant, a sliding genioplasty, a non-surgical chin filler, a combined facial procedure or no surgery is most suitable. Where the real problem is the jaw or bite, orthodontic and orthognathic assessment is advised before any chin surgery.
Chin Augmentation Surgery is planned around facial proportion, jaw and bite anatomy, surgical precision, recovery and natural-looking results.
Every plan starts with front and side-profile analysis of the nose, lips, chin, jawline and neck, so the chin is changed in proportion to the rest of the face.
A chin implant suits selected mild-to-moderate deficiency, while a sliding genioplasty can move the chin forward, back, up, down or to the side. The option is chosen by anatomy, not by preference for one technique.
Chin surgery sits where facial bone, teeth, nerves and soft tissue meet. NeoSculpt6's team combines oral and maxillofacial surgery experience in genioplasty with plastic surgery planning.
The aim is a chin that suits your face and gender expression, not the largest possible change. Over-projection can look artificial and is harder to correct.
A recessed chin can be part of a jaw or bite problem. Screening first avoids using chin surgery to mask an issue that needs orthodontic or orthognathic care.
Chin augmentation is performed in a surgical facility with sterile technique, appropriate anaesthesia and monitoring.
Patients are supported from preparation through swelling care, diet and oral-hygiene guidance, and scheduled reviews until the result settles.
OUR PROCESS
The chin is examined with the nose, lips, jawline and neck from the front and side, with standardised photographs.
Occlusion, dental and gum health, previous orthodontic or jaw treatment, smoking, medicines and medical history are reviewed. Imaging such as an X-ray or CBCT may be advised for genioplasty.
The surgeon plans the amount and direction of change, and whether an implant or genioplasty suits your anatomy, the incision approach and any combined procedure.
The agreed procedure is performed under the planned anaesthesia, with attention to symmetry, the mental nerves and secure placement or fixation.
Swelling, bruising, tightness and temporary numbness of the lower lip and chin are common early on. Patients receive guidance on diet, oral hygiene, a chin dressing if used, medicines and warning signs.
Follow-up checks incision healing, swelling, sensation and chin position. Stitches are managed according to the approach used.
The final contour shows as swelling settles over the following months. Long-term review looks at symmetry, profile balance, sensation and comfort.
A chin that sits behind the line of the lips can make the face look unbalanced in profile. Augmentation can bring it forward in proportion to the nose and lips.
A small chin can make the nose look larger. Some patients combine chin augmentation with rhinoplasty so the profile is planned as one.
Sliding genioplasty can change chin height and correct selected side-to-side asymmetry that an implant cannot.
Improved chin projection can sharpen the jaw–neck line. Neck fat or skin laxity is assessed separately and may need its own treatment.
Patients who have used chin fillers and want a longer-lasting structural change may be assessed for implant or genioplasty.
Previous chin implants that have moved, look too large or feel uncomfortable can be reviewed for removal, exchange or conversion to genioplasty.
A recessed chin can also be part of a jaw or bite problem. Patients with significant bite issues, active dental or gum infection, uncontrolled medical conditions, or unrealistic expectations need further assessment before chin surgery is considered.
Our Doctors
Senior Plastic Surgeon
Meet Dr Thyagaraj
Dr Thyagaraj’s plastic surgery training and his work in facial surgery and facial contouring support planning when chin augmentation is combined with rhinoplasty, neck liposuction or other facial procedures. His focus is careful assessment, safety, realistic expectations and clear recovery guidance, without implying that any particular procedure is automatically suitable.
Oral & Maxillofacial and Facial Aesthetic Surgeon
Meet Dr. Lavanyaa
Dr. Lavanyaa M is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (MDS) whose surgical experience includes genioplasty, chin augmentation, jaw (orthognathic) procedures and facial trauma. That background is directly relevant when chin surgery involves the chin bone, the teeth and the nerves that supply the lower lip. Her consultations look at the chin together with the jaw, bite and facial profile before a technique is chosen, and cover swelling, temporary numbness, oral care and realistic outcomes before any decision.
Cost depends on whether an implant or a sliding genioplasty is used, whether other facial procedures are combined, and on anaesthesia and facility requirements.
Implant surgery and bone repositioning involve different materials, operating time and fixation. The quotation reflects the technique actually planned.
Combining chin augmentation with rhinoplasty, neck liposuction or other facial surgery changes operating time and the overall plan.
Revision of a previous implant or genioplasty can be more complex because of scar tissue and earlier changes.
The written estimate should specify imaging, anaesthesia, facility use, implant or fixation materials, postoperative care and review appointments, not just the surgical fee.
Understand whether an implant, genioplasty, fillers or a combined plan suits your chin before deciding on surgery.
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Have a Question?
Neither is better for everyone. An implant suits selected mild-to-moderate forward deficiency, while genioplasty can also change chin height and asymmetry using your own bone. The choice depends on anatomy and goals.
Implants and genioplasty are designed as long-term changes, unlike fillers. Ageing and soft-tissue changes continue, so the face still changes over time.
Fillers can give mild, temporary projection with little downtime. Surgery suits larger or longer-lasting change. Both options are discussed at consultation.
Incisions are placed either inside the lower lip or in the crease under the chin. The approach and expected scar are explained before surgery.
Swelling is most noticeable in the first weeks and settles gradually over months. Most patients return to desk work within days to a couple of weeks, depending on the procedure.
Temporary numbness of the lower lip and chin is common, especially after genioplasty, and usually improves as nerves recover. The risk is explained before surgery.
No. Bite problems need orthodontic or jaw assessment, and neck fat or loose skin may need separate treatment. These are planned alongside the chin when relevant.
A Balanced Profile Starts with the Right Diagnosis
NeoSculpt6 assesses the chin, jaw, bite and facial balance before recommending surgery, with emphasis on proportion, safety and a natural result.
