Both men and women want a defined chin and jawline but this is not a reality for everyone. Whether your chin or jawline looks weak or it’s out of balance with your other facial features, chin augmentation can help you achieve a more attractive profile.
If you’re considering becoming a chin augmentation patient, it’s important to be able to separate fact from fiction and this article will help you do just that.
Here are some of the most important things you should know about this popular cosmetic procedure.
7 Key Facts about Chin Augmentation
Your Incisions Will Be Very Discreet
By choosing an experienced plastic surgeon, you can expect your chin augmentation incisions to be very discreet. The incisions required for this procedure are made on the inside of the mouth, which means you won’t have to deal with any scarring.
Results Can Be Subtle
If you’re considering chin augmentation, you may be worried that your results will be highly noticeable. Not everyone wants others to know that they’ve had any work done, which is why chin implants are available in a variety of different sizes. When you choose an implant size that complements your face, your results will look natural and be very subtle. Ask for more plastic surgery information from Dr Ritz if you want further details on this procedure and the implant options available to you.
The Projection of Your Chin Will Be Permanently Altered
During your chin augmentation surgery, your surgeon will insert a flexible silicone implant, which is made from biocompatible material. Since your body can’t break this down, your results will be permanent.
Chin Augmentation is Ideal for Men and Women
Even though strong, chiselled jaws are generally associated with men, both men and women can benefit from chin implants, particularly if their main aim is to achieve a more balanced profile.
You Can Easily Combine Chin Augmentation with Other Procedures
Most patients who are unhappy with the appearance of their chins want to change other aspects of their faces too. If you’re also unhappy with your nose or want to get rid of sagging skin, you do have the option of combining your surgery with other procedures such as rhinoplasty or a facelift.
You Will Have More Self-Esteem
Unless your surgeon has not produced the results you were hoping for, your chin augmentation results will definitely boost your self-esteem. It may seem insignificant to some but a weak or unbalanced chin can be a source of low confidence but chin augmentation can change all that.
Recovery is Not as Long as You Might Think
Even though recovery won’t be the same for everyone, most patients can return to work within 1 to 3 weeks. It all depends on how willing you are to be seen with some post-operative swelling. The worst of the swelling will have dissipated after 3 weeks but you will need to wait up to 3 months for all swelling to subside. You will be able to see the final results of your surgery 3 to 6 months after your procedure. Just remember that your recovery time may be slightly longer if you choose to combine chin augmentation with additional procedures.
