Chin
Chin augmentation (mentoplasty) is a procedure that improves the proportions of the chin in addition to the rest of the face, particularly in profile. It is used to improve overall facial balance and appearance. The effect of chin augmentation on facial harmony is the reason chin augmentation is sometimes recommended with rhinoplasty, facelift or liposuction under the chin.
A carefully sized medical-grade implant is placed behind the chin muscles through a small incision under the chin. This moves the muscle and overlying skin of the chin forward.
An underdeveloped chin is often an oversight that is not recognized by the patient. Although frequently done as an isolated procedure, chin augmentation can place the finishing touches on other facial surgery. A weak chin can give the appearance of a large nose or a short neckline, and in males, a recessed chin may lead to a false perception of timidity or weakness. By augmenting the chin, we can give overall facial balance improving proportions of the face and accentuating the improvement in rhinoplasty or facelift.
If you decide to undergo this procedure, it is one of the most satisfying procedures performed in facial plastic surgery. Dramatic improvements can be realized with only a small, subtle change, and patients are generally very gratified. The best candidate for a chin implant surgery is a physically healthy man or woman who is realistic in their expectations and looking to augment the chin in order to provide better balance to the whole of the face and the profile. Chin implant surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia in an accredited outpatient surgery center, and takes anywhere from thirty minutes to three hours to complete.
The placement of a chin implant is often performed in conjunction with another facial surgery, for example liposuction and rhinoplasty.
Please note, some of the patients featured below have had other procedures in addition to chin augmentation. If you have questions or would like to schedule a consultation with Des Moines chin augmentation surgeon, Dr. Brent Koch, please call (515) 277-5555.
 Before |
 After |
 Before |
 After |
