Chin Augmentation San Jose & Palo Alto

Name: Chin Augmentation
Brand: Cheng Plastic Surgery
Rating: 4.9 (276 reviews)

Symmetry and well-balanced proportions of the face have been known for centuries by master artists and sculptors to be the source of physical beauty. One of the strongest features of the face is the chin. If it is receding, overlarge, or over projecting, the chin can severely detract from your natural beauty. The right shape and size of the chin structure will enhance your other features for a balanced harmony.

What Is Chin Augmentation?

Chin augmentation restores balance to the face by increasing the size or projection of the chin. A silicone implant is placed over the bone to increase projection and contour. Our chin augmentation in San Jose is often done in conjunction with a facelift or nose surgery to achieve optimal facial balance and harmony.

Who Is a Candidate for Chin Augmentation?

If your chin is small and does not project enough to define your jawline, you may be a candidate for chin augmentation surgery. A chin augmentation or sliding genioplasty creates more balance and harmony to the face using an implant customized to your chin and face.

Cheng Plastic Surgery was established by a brother-sister team of double board-certified facial plastic surgeons, both of whom have extensive experience with chin augmentation surgeries.

Your Chin Augmentation Procedure

Cheng Plastic Surgery is a state-of-the-art plastic surgery center with two operating rooms and a full staff of certified medical professionals. You can be assured that your chin enhancement in San Jose is in skilled, experienced hands for the best outcome possible.

Local anesthesia is the most common method to place a chin implant. When bone repositioning is required, general anesthesia is recommended.
In the case of a chin implant, the incisions are usually under the chin or inside the lower lip. In both cases, scars are in discrete locations. The surgery takes less than a half hour after the anesthesia has taken effect.
A pocket is created in the chin, and the implant is placed over the jawbone. The incisions are then sutured closed.
The chin implant is customized to your facial shape and proportions. This handcrafting of the implant is done by Dr. Cheng in the operating room. Most implants are made of silicone, which has an excellent safety record.

Chin Augmentation Before & After

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Recovering From Chin Augmentation

We will tape your chin after surgery and apply a dressing around your head. The dressing reduces swelling and protects the incisions from the environment. It will be removed in a few days. We will provide instructions that cover every detail of your recovery, including bathing, foods, and how to limit bruising and swelling.
Most patients take 7-10 days off from work to heal from chin enhancement. You must avoid any strenuous exercise or sports for at least a month.
If your incision was inside the mouth, the sutures will dissolve on their own. If the incision was made beneath the chin, the sutures may not dissolve and will be removed in a week during a follow-up examination.
Some bruising, swelling, tightness, numbness, and discomfort are to be expected after the surgery. We will provide oral and topical medication to speed the healing of the bruising, and you can take pain medication as needed.
Cold packs and keeping your head elevated while sleeping will also help to reduce swelling.

Chin Augmentation FAQs

How do surgical chin implants work?

A surgeon makes a small incision either inside the mouth (along the lower lip line) or externally under the chin. A biocompatible implant, typically made of solid silicone or porous polyethylene, is placed directly over the jawbone and secured with sutures or small screws to permanently enhance the chin's projection and profile.

Where are the incisions placed for a chin implant, and will they leave a visible scar?

Incisions are placed either inside the mouth (intraoral) or underneath the chin (submental). An intraoral incision leaves absolutely no visible scarring. A submental incision leaves a very small, well-hidden scar under the jawline that typically fades significantly over time and is difficult to see from a normal standing perspective.

Are chin implants permanent?

Yes, surgical chin implants are designed to be permanent and do not wear out. However, they can be surgically removed or replaced if a patient experiences complications, shifting, or desires a change in their aesthetic appearance later in life.

What are the potential risks and complications of surgical chin augmentation?

Risks include infection, bleeding, implant shifting or asymmetry, poor wound healing, and allergic reaction to the implant material. There is also a small risk of temporary or permanent nerve damage, which can cause numbness in the lower lip or chin area due to the proximity of the mental nerve.

Can I achieve chin augmentation without surgery?

Yes. Non-surgical chin augmentation uses robust dermal fillers (such as Juvéderm Voluma or Restylane Defyne) injected directly above the bone to add projection, structure, and definition. This is a quick, zero-downtime option, but the results are temporary and typically last between 12 to 24 months.