Chin Augmentation San Mateo & Redwood City

Define your profile. Restore facial harmony.

Sculpted Balance Starts with a Refined Chin

In facial aesthetics, proportion is everything. A well-contoured chin can bring the entire face into harmony, subtly enhancing the jawline, balancing the nose, and creating symmetry that draws the eye. At Cheng Plastic Surgery in San Mateo, we offer customized chin augmentation to refine your profile and elevate your natural beauty.

Led by double board-certified facial plastic surgeons Drs. Elbert and Jacqueline Cheng, our approach is precise, tailored, and rooted in the artistry of facial structure. Whether your chin is recessed, underdefined, or simply out of proportion with your other features, we can help you achieve balance, with results that look naturally yours.

What Is Chin Augmentation?

Chin augmentation is a surgical procedure that improves the size, shape, and projection of the chin using a custom-fitted implant or, in some cases, bone repositioning (genioplasty). By enhancing the chin’s projection, we create harmony among the facial features, especially between the chin, jawline, nose, and neck.

Benefits of chin augmentation:

Strengthens a weak or recessed chin
Improves jawline definition and structure
Enhances facial symmetry and balance
Complements other facial procedures such as rhinoplasty or facelift
Creates a more youthful, sculpted profile

Chin Augmentation Before & After

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Are You a Candidate for Chin Enhancement?

If you feel your chin is too small, lacks definition, or throws off the balance of your profile, chin augmentation may be right for you.

Ideal candidates often have:

A receding or underprojected chin
A desire for a stronger jawline or neckline
Disproportion between the chin and other facial features
Good general health and realistic expectations

We use advanced facial imaging technology during your consultation to simulate your potential results and ensure your goals align with our customized approach.

The Cheng Approach Facial Expertise with Artistic Precision

At Cheng Plastic Surgery, facial surgery is not just our specialty—it’s our sole focus. With deep experience in both aesthetic and reconstructive facial procedures, we deliver chin augmentation with a level of refinement and safety that few practices can match.

Why patients choose us:

Double board-certified facial plastic surgeons focused exclusively on face, head, and neck procedures
Highly individualized care—your implant is customized in the OR to match your unique facial anatomy
Access to a private, accredited surgical suite in San Mateo
Expertise in Asian facial aesthetics and cultural harmony
Second opinions are available in-house from two equally skilled surgeons

Your Chin Augmentation Procedure

Chin augmentation is a straightforward outpatient procedure, typically taking 30 minutes or less under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia if bone work is needed. Surgical overview:

Incision location: Inside the lower lip or beneath the chin
Implant material: Soft, biocompatible silicone
Placement: Through a small pocket over the jawbone
Customization: The implant is shaped intraoperatively for a perfect fit
Closure: Dissolvable sutures (oral incision) or removable sutures (under-chin approach)

The result? A sculpted, proportional chin that enhances—not overwhelms—your natural features.

Please be aware: All surgeries are performed at our Saratoga office, which houses our dedicated, fully accredited surgical suite.

Recovery: What to Expect

Our team will guide you through every step of your healing journey with warmth, expertise, and high-touch care. Post-procedure recovery:

Compression dressing applied for support and to reduce swelling
Most patients return to work within 7–10 days
Strenuous activity avoided for 3–4 weeks
Swelling, numbness, and tightness are expected but temporary
Cold packs and head elevation while sleeping help reduce swelling
Oral medications and topical care instructions are provided

Whether your incision is internal or external, scarring is minimal and discreet.

Chin Augmentation + Facial Harmony

Chin augmentation is often performed alongside other procedures to create optimal balance:

Rhinoplasty

A more defined chin enhances nasal harmony

Facelift

Adds youthful structure and contour to the lower face

Neck Lift

Sharpens the jawline and improves neck profile

Cheek Augmentation

Builds midface volume to balance projection

Begin Your Profile Transformation

At Cheng Plastic Surgery, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter results. We believe in bringing out the best version of you. With elite training, facial specialization, and a dedication to truly personalized care, we’re here to help you step into your most confident, balanced self.

Schedule your private consultation in San Mateo today and discover the transformative power of a well-defined chin.