Chin Augmentation

The chin is important to the overall balance of the face. A large or small chin may create a proportional imbalance with other facial features such as the neck, lips, nose and forehead. A chin that is too large in dimension can be reduced, and the chin that is too small can be augmented.

These chin surgical procedures are often done in concert with other cosmetic procedures. It is very common for patients to seek chin augmentation. This is accomplished by placing an artificial implant or advancing the chinbone. The type of procedure depends on the degree of chin recession and the patient's individual goals.

It is important to understand the balance of the entire jawline when you consider a chin augmentation. The chin has to 'blend' into the jawline, which can require the coincident augmentation of the 'back of the jawline (ramus of the jaw). As well, the chin has to be balanced 3-dimensionally so that the width, the height and the prominence are contoured and adjusted properly. For example, implants in the Chin area cannot alter the height of the chin, nor can they achieve a natural flattening of the area under the chin - only bony surgery which extends the muscles, can accomplish that feature.

The area 'under the chin' can be adjusted with liposculpture techniques to achieve a trim look to the neckline; at the same time as the chin is augmented.

Dr. Wittenberg is truly an expert in Facial Surgey of the lower jaw and can advise you as to how to achieve the most natural and balanced appearance.

Please view out Before & After Gallery for Chin Augmentation.