More and more people are paying attention to the harmony of facial proportions, especially the pursuit of perfect chin shape. The shape of the chin can improve the overall contour of the face. The chin is a key component of the facial axis and an important element in determining the beauty of the side profile.
Especially with the increase of age, the chin will shorten due to the loss of fat and collagen. A short chin will make the overall facial contour unbalanced and bring an old look.
Compared with the traditional surgical implantation method, the use of skin fillers for chin filling can naturally shape the facial contour, and has the advantages of non-surgical, short recovery period, and flexible shaping.
Read this article to learn how to enhance facial contours naturally with chin augmentation fillers
Benefits of Fillers for Chin Augmentation
The chin plays an important role in facial aesthetics. A chin with clear lines, moderate length, and natural protrusion can not only lengthen the face and enhance the three-dimensional sense of the face, but also visually bring the effect of thinning the face, thereby enhancing the temperament of the whole person.
The ideal chin should form the "facial golden ratio three points" with the nose tip and lip bead, and connect naturally with the jawline to form a smooth line from the ear root to the jaw and then to the chin.
Compared with traditional surgical chin implant surgery, the use of fillers for injection shaping is not only safer, but also allows the doctor to observe the effect in real time during the injection process, and the overall shaping is more controllable.
More importantly, most fillers are reversible. For example, hyaluronic acid products can be dissolved by hyaluronidase when needed, which provides greater flexibility and psychological security for beauty seekers. Therefore, filler-type chin shaping is one of the most popular projects in the field of medical beauty.
Types of Chin Fillers
The materials used for chin filling on the current market are mainly divided into several categories, including hyaluronic acid (HA), poly-lactic acid (PLLA), calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) and polycaprolactone (PCL). The properties and applicable populations of each filler are different.
1. Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
Hyaluronic acid is one of the most widely used materials in medical aesthetics. It is widely present in human skin, joint fluid and other tissues, with high biocompatibility and excellent safety.
It feels natural after injection, especially suitable for those who are trying filler projects for the first time. In addition, hyaluronic acid products can be dissolved by enzymes to avoid permanent risks. Diaminy's HA fillers have significant advantages in purity and duration, and covered various molecular sizes (Fine line, Derm, Deep and Ultra) which can be selected according to specific needs.
2. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)
PLLA does not directly form volume after injection, but stimulates the proliferation of its own collagen to gradually achieve the effect of contour shaping.
Its advantages are long duration (up to 2 years or more) and natural filling, but because it takes a long time to take effect, it takes patience to achieve the ideal effect, which is more suitable for consumers who pursue a natural transition effect.
3. Calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA)
CaHA particles have strong support and obvious effects after injection. They are suitable for facial types that require a strong three-dimensional effect or a flat chin.
CaHA products are usually used for medium to deep injections, which can provide good support and long-term effects (about 12-18 months).
4. Polycaprolactone (PCL)
PCL is an emerging long-term filling material with good biocompatibility and degradability. In addition to immediate filling and shaping, it can also continuously promote collagen production in the later stage.
People who Are Suitable for Chin Augmentation Fillers
Not everyone needs chin filling, but the following groups of people are particularly suitable:
- Short and retracted chin: From the side, the chin is behind the lip line or nose tip, affecting the facial proportions
- Face shape is too round and lacks contours: Hope to lengthen the visual proportions by chin and improve the V-face feeling
- Insufficient coordination of facial features: Insufficient chin length or blurred lines lead to asymmetric facial features
- Unsatisfactory photo angle: Lack of three-dimensional sense from the front, no obvious jaw curve from the side
- People who fear surgical implantation: Fear of surgery, prefer non-invasive methods.
Injection process of fillers for chin augmentation
The entire chin filling process is usually completed within 20-40 minutes, including the following steps:
Preoperative evaluation: The doctor will formulate an injection plan based on facial proportions and personal aesthetic goals, and determine the injection point, dosage and product type.
- Cleaning and anesthesia: Use disinfectant to clean the injection area, and some people will choose to inject local anesthetics to reduce discomfort.
- Precision injection: The doctor injects the chin filler into the deep layer of the skin or above the periosteum according to the anatomical structure to form a naturally prominent chin curve.
- Postoperative shaping: After the injection, the doctor will gently knead the filled area to ensure smooth and symmetrical lines.
- Recovery and care suggestions: Targeted care suggestions will be given after surgery to help recover quickly and maintain good results.
Postoperative care after chin filler
In order to ensure that the injection effect is long-lasting and natural, postoperative care must be strictly implemented:
- Avoid touching or massaging the injection site within 24 hours to prevent the filler from shifting or deforming;
- Avoid high temperature environment and strenuous exercise within one week after surgery to prevent swelling from worsening;
- Avoid sleeping on your side to compress your chin, it is recommended to sleep in a supine position;
- Stop using irritating skin care products and cosmetics to avoid infection and irritation;
- Avoid smoking and drinking to promote tissue recovery and stabilize the filling effect;
If there is slight bruising or swelling, you can apply ice or take medication as prescribed by the doctor, which will generally subside naturally within a few days.
Possible risks of fillers for chin augmentation
Although chin filling is a relatively safe minimally invasive operation, there are still potential risks, especially when the operation is improper or the product is unqualified:
1. Local redness, swelling, bruising or slight pain
During the injection process, the needle punctures the capillaries, or the dermal filler causes slight stimulation to the tissue after injection, which may cause local redness, swelling, bruising or transient pain. These phenomena usually occur within a few hours to 2 days after surgery, which are mostly normal reactions and can generally be relieved naturally within 3-7 days. These discomforts can be effectively alleviated by applying ice after surgery and avoiding strenuous activities.
2. Uneven injection leads to asymmetry or nodularity
If the doctor does not have an accurate grasp of the chin structure and the injection dose of the filler is not properly controlled, it may cause left-right asymmetry, local protrusions or "graininess". Especially in hyaluronic acid filler injection, if the shape is not fully shaped or the injection layer is too shallow, the filler may form small nodules under the skin, affecting the appearance and feel.
3. Infection and lumps
Although skin filling is a minimally invasive operation, there is still a risk of infection if there is no strict disinfection or improper postoperative care. The infected area may be red, swollen, painful, or even pus. In addition, some informal products or inferior materials are more likely to cause body rejection reactions. Diaminy uses high-quality, high-purity hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, which are ISO-certified and have guaranteed quality.
4. Unsatisfactory filling effect or excessive prominence
The beauty of chin filling is based on the careful control of the overall facial proportions. Once the filling is excessive, it is easy to cause a sense of disobedience such as "false chin" and "too long chin". Some people who seek beauty have unclear understanding of the ideal effect and pursue exaggerated jaw lines, which destroys the overall coordinated beauty. Therefore, full communication with the doctor before the operation will help to gradually achieve the ideal effect.
5. Blood supply blockage caused by misinjection of blood vessels
This is the most serious but extremely rare complication of filling operations. When the injection filler enters the blood vessels by mistake or compresses important blood vessels, it may cause blood supply blockage in the injection area, resulting in serious consequences such as pale skin, severe pain, and even tissue necrosis.
Advantages of using Diaminy filler for chin injection
1. High-purity raw materials, more secure
Diaminy filler uses high-quality hyaluronic acid raw materials with high purity and few impurities. After multiple purification processes, the risk of human rejection is minimized. It is suitable for injection needs in multiple parts of the face, including sensitive areas such as the nose, chin, apple muscles, and nasolabial folds.
2. Natural and lasting postoperative effect
Diaminy fillers are cross linked hyaluronic acid fillers which can lasting up to 6-12 months, decomposes evenly, and is not prone to fractures or uneven absorption, making the filling effect more stable.
3. Good doctor's operation feel
Diaminy filler has smooth injection and low resistance during injection, which effectively reduces the doctor's operating burden and improves injection accuracy. At the same time, due to the smooth injection, it also helps to reduce the discomfort of the beauty seeker during the injection process and improve the overall treatment experience satisfaction.
Conclusion: A safe choice for creating a refined jawline
Chin augmentation is no longer exclusive to celebrities and models. With the popularity of micro plastic surgery, more and more ordinary consumers can also improve their facial contours through this simple, safe and reversible way.
Whether it is hyaluronic acid for the first time or PCL and PLLA for a longer period of time, choosing high-quality materials can ensure a natural, beautiful and lasting shaping effect.
Diaminy provides high-quality hyaluronic acid fillers to help doctors provide patients with efficient medical beauty effects.
