Chin augmentation

We recommend chin augmentation to patients who would like to correct their weakly-defined or receding chin. There can be many reasons behind the desire for chin correction surgery. For many people, a chin set back from the normal position can create the appearance of a double-chin. This not only impacts on the harmony of the facial features but also makes the face appear plumper as a whole.

A receding chin is also often interpreted as a sign of a weakness of character. The lack of clear-cut delineation of the bottom half of the face can make the entire face appear soft and shapeless – a feature that can also affect how an individual is perceived by others. As a result, it’s primarily men who want a more prominent chin in-keeping with the male archetype.

Chin augmentation can also be used to compensate for a large nose. It’s often the case that a nose is actually of normal size, and only appears large because of a receding chin. In such instances, chin correction can be used to restore harmony to a person’s face by creating a sense of proportion.

A chin augmentation procedure corrects the contours of a person’s face, leaving it with a harmonious overall image. It’s an effective method to successfully remedy a range of visible imperfections, such as soft or weak facial features in men. With a range of surgical methods at our disposal, we are able to tailor procedures precisely to suit the patient’s wishes. The result is a well-proportioned face in which the patient’s natural facial features have been toned to their advantage.

For chin augmentation, we mostly use the method of injection with hyaluronic acid. This method is the most kind to the skin, and is also the fastest. The disadvantage of this method is the impermanence of its results: as a general rule, we would expect that a top-up procedure would be required after 1–1.5 years.

Before the chin augmentation, our patients receive a comprehensive personal consultation in which they are thoroughly informed about the procedure. On the day of the treatment, the skin in the chin area is disinfected. The injection itself takes only a few minutes. The fillers are shaped accordingly to achieve the desired contour and to conceal any irregularities or unwanted features

Blood-thinning medication should be temporarily discontinued in consultation with the doctor. No further special preparation is required.

Aftercare following a chin injection is uncomplicated. You should not massage the treated areas for the first few days, as the fillers are still malleable, and generally take it easy physically. Avoid intensive sport, sun and heat for a few days. Otherwise, however, you can be active again immediately. Slight swelling or discoloration on the chin can be alleviated by cooling.

Generally, you will be socially acceptable again the next day. If slight traces of the treatment are still visible, these can usually be easily covered with make-up.

Chin correction is generally a low-risk treatment. Nevertheless, swelling, redness and bruising may occur. Cooling can reduce swelling and bruising.

The cost of a chin augmentation depends on the individual scope of treatment. At Central Aesthetics, we perform chin augmentation from around EUR 700.