What You Should Know Before Getting Chin Augmentation Surgery

A clear and smooth jawline and a three-dimensional chin contour have a great impact on the beauty of the face and are also one of the important criteria for measuring beauty. A short chin will affect the proportion of the entire face, resulting in a sense of childishness and affecting the smoothness of the cheeks.

Chin augmentation surgery is an effective way to solve this problem. In addition to chin augmentation surgery, minimally invasive injection therapy can also be used to correct the chin.

Correction of the chin can make the contour of the face smoother and increase the refinement of the face.

What Is Chin Augmentation Surgery?

Chin augmentation plastic surgery, also known as chin prosthesis implantation or mandibular plastic surgery, is a surgical procedure to implant a special prosthesis into the chin area or to change the bone structure to enhance the length, protrusion and contour of the chin. This surgery aims to improve the contour problems of the retracted, short and blurred chin and make the facial contour smoother.

Chin augmentation can be divided into:

Implant Chin Augmentation

Through an incision in the mouth or under the mandible, a prosthesis made of silicone or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene is implanted into the chin area.

Sliding Genioplasty

The bone in the front of the chin is cut off and pushed forward and fixed. It is suitable for cases with severe retraction or structural abnormalities.

Non-surgical filler injection treatment

Use hyaluronic acid or fillers to temporarily shape the chin. It is a minimally invasive treatment with a short recovery period.

People Who Are Suitable For Chin Plastic Surgery

• People who are born with a short and retracted chin that affects the side profile of the face.
• People with normal mid-face proportions but blurred chin contours and lack of lines.
• People who want to improve the "baby fat" or "round face" on their face and lengthen the facial proportions.
• People who have undergone facial contouring surgery (such as bone cutting, rhinoplasty) and want to further balance the jawline proportions.

Detailed Process of Chin Augmentation Surgery

Take prosthesis implantation as an example, the surgery is generally divided into the following steps:

Preoperative evaluation and design

The doctor will design the appropriate chin length and curvature based on the patient's facial proportions, combined with X-ray or three-dimensional imaging results, and select the prosthesis material and model.

Anesthesia

Generally, local anesthesia or intravenous sedation is used, depending on the patient's condition.

Incision method

The incision can be made inside the mouth (inside the lower gums) or in the skin folds under the chin. The doctor decides based on the concealment of the scar and the needs of the surgery.

Implantation of prosthesis

Place the prosthesis accurately into the "cavity" in front of the chin bone, and ensure that it is symmetrical, stable, and does not shift.

Suture and bandage

After the implantation is completed, suture is performed, and pressure bandage is applied after the operation to prevent the prosthesis from shifting.

The entire  chin augmentation plastic surgery time is generally 30-60 minutes, and the recovery period is usually 3-6 weeks.

After Care of Chin Augmentation Surgery

Slight swelling, bruising or soreness will occur in the first few days after the  Chin augmentation plastic surgery, which is a normal reaction. General recommendations:

Keep the incision clean to avoid infection, especially the incision inside the mouth needs to be rinsed for care

Avoid strenuous exercise and large mouth opening within one week

Quit smoking and drinking, and avoid irritating foods

Avoid pressure on the chin, such as sleeping on your stomach or wearing a mask

The swelling can be basically reduced 12 weeks after the cosmetic curgery chin augmentation, and it can be in a more natural state in about 12 months. The final stable effect needs to be observed for 3 to 6 months.

Silicone Vs Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Vs Autologous Cartilage

The material of the prosthesis not only directly affects the aesthetics after the chin augmentation surgery, but also affects safety and stability. At present, the commonly used materials in clinical practice mainly include silicone, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and autologous cartilage.

1. Silicone Implant

Silicone is one of the most widely used chin prostheses. It is soft and elastic. It can be designed with different heights and curvatures according to different chin shapes and has strong shaping ability. Its advantages include:

• Smooth surface, less adhesion to tissues, and easy adjustment or removal after surgery
• The price is relatively affordable, suitable for those who are undergoing chin surgery for the first time
• The material is mature, the clinical experience is rich, and it is widely used
• But there are certain limitations, such as low fit with surrounding tissues. A small number of people will feel a slight "slip" or edge feeling in touch after surgery.

2. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene prosthesis

Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene is a high-end material with a microporous structure and excellent tissue compatibility. Its surface is rough and can "grow" with human tissue, making the fixation effect more stable. Its advantages include:

• More natural and not easy to shift.
• More suitable for those with more facial muscle activity or complex bone morphology.
• Long-term stability and lasting effect.

However, since it is closely integrated with tissues, it is more difficult to remove than silicone once infection or replacement is required. At the same time, the price of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene is relatively higher, and it is usually used for people with higher aesthetic requirements.

3. Autologous cartilage (such as ear cartilage, rib cartilage)

For some beauty seekers who want to avoid foreign body implants or have concerns about prosthesis rejection, they can also choose to use autologous cartilage for chin plastic surgery. This method is mostly used for minor shaping or restorative surgery. The advantages are:

The material is taken from the body, and the risk of rejection is extremely low.

Natural fusion with tissues, almost no foreign body sensation.

Suitable for people with extremely high requirements for postoperative safety.

However, its shaping ability is limited, the material collection process is complicated, the trauma is relatively large, and the recovery period is slightly longer.

Risks and Complications of Chin Augmentation Surgery

Any surgery has certain risks, and chin plastic surgery is no exception. Possible risks include:

• Infection or implant rejection.
• Implant displacement or asymmetry.
• Nullification or pain caused by nerve damage.
• Obvious scars or poor incision healing.
• Secondary adjustment required if unsatisfactory after surgery.

Real Cases of Chin Augmentation Surgery

Case 1: 28-year-old woman with mild chin retraction

The expanded polytetrafluoroethylene implant was implanted through an intraoral incision, and the postoperative recovery was rapid, with a natural and soft contour. Three months later, the side profile was significantly improved, and the temperament of the whole person was more three-dimensional and advanced.

Case 2: 35-year-old man with unbalanced facial proportions

Bone advancement combined with chin sculpting, 6 months after chin augmentation plastic surgery, the three parts of the face and five eyes were more coordinated, improving the "baby face" impression and enhancing the workplace image.

Comparison with Non Surgical Chin Augmentation

In the process of shaping an ideal chin contour, in addition to surgical methods,  non surgical chin augmentation such as hyaluronic acid filler injection and autologous fat injection are becoming more and more popular. Compared with chin augmentation surgery, injection methods are less invasive, faster to recover, and easier to operate, and are suitable for people who have a slight need to adjust the chin.

Hyaluronic Acid Injection

Doctors will inject cross linked hyaluronic acid to lengthen the chin, increase prominence or modify the contour lines according to the individual's facial structure and proportions. The whole process is usually completed within 15 to 30 minutes, with almost no wounds.

You can leave after a short ice compress and there is no recovery period. The advantages of hyaluronic acid shaping include: immediate effect, fine-tuning, natural and soft, and if you are not satisfied with the effect, you can also restore it to its original state through hyaluronidase dissolution.

However, the disadvantages of filler injection are also obvious, such as limited maintenance time (usually 6-12 months), and regular injections are required to maintain the effect. In addition, the injection technology requires a high level of aesthetics and operation experience of the doctor. If the injection is not done properly, it is easy to cause problems such as left-right asymmetry, chin deformation or filler displacement.

Autologous Fat Injection

In addition to hyaluronic acid, some doctors have used autologous fat filling to adjust the chin contour in recent years, especially for people with less fat on their faces.

The advantage of this chin injections is that the material comes from the body, there is less rejection reaction, and the effect is natural; but the survival rate of fat varies from person to person, and multiple injections may be required to achieve the ideal effect.

Summary: Reasonable choice, shaping the ideal chin contour

Although the chin is a relatively "low-key" part of the face, it has a huge impact on the overall facial features and temperament. Whether it is pursuing a three-dimensional small V face or optimizing the side contour,  chin augmentation surgery is a plan worth considering.

However, surgery is not a trivial matter. If you do not accept chin implant surgery, you can choose non-surgical injection methods to correct the shape of the chin, which is less harmful and has a shorter recovery period. If you need to adjust it after surgery, you can inject hyaluronidase to dissolve and correct the injection effect of the chin.

Diaminy provides a variety of hyaluronic acid fillers to help the operating physician accurately inject the chin area, improve various chin problems, and optimize the customer's facial contour.