Chin Augmentation is the most popular Facial Plastic Surgery using an implant. Temporary Chin Enlargement can be performed with several fillers, such as Radiesse, Restylane Lyft (formerly Perlane) or Juvedem; however, long lasting results are only possible with Chin Implants.
Chin Implants provide projection of the chin on profile. In the above Chin Augmentation before and after pictures, the Chin Implant is located on the anterior surface of the lower jaw bone, the mandible, enhancing the chin and pushing the soft tissues under the skin forward.
Chin Augmentation Video (Chin Implants)
The Chin Augmentation Video below is a recent segment from Body Beautiful, which originally aired on the San Francisco Bay Area’s News Station, KRON 4. Host Janelle Marie and I discuss Chin Implants and other complementary procedures such as: Liposuction and Neck Lifts. Surgical options and the recovery period are also covered. Chin Augmentation Before and After Photos are used to illustrate the mechanics of the procedure and to demonstrate what the procedure can do.
Chin Implant Options
The most popular chin implants are made of silicone. Silicone Chin Implants are solid, firm, rubbery prostheses, which come in a variety of sizes. Variations in height, width, projection and style can be used to select the Chin Implant best suited for your chin and your goals. Since these implants are soft enough to fold, they can be inserted through a smaller incision. However, they are more likely to move or buckle over time.
Another type of Chin Implant is the Medpore Chin Implant. Medpore is a hard, porous substance that is more like bone than silicone. Medpore implants can provide larger and more stable augmentation. The soft tissue of the chin grows into it, securing the chin implant in place, so this implant is less likely to move or buckle. They are also much harder to remove and replace too. Since Medpore is not flexible, they require a slightly larger incision for placement. These implants also take a little longer to settle down to their final, post-operative size.
Chin Implant Proportions
There are certain proportions that we Plastic Surgeons try to obtain with the Chin Implant. Whether chin implant or breast implants, size, shape and location matter. For women, the ideal chin projection is just shy of the lower lip projection. For men, the goal is often at, or a little past, the projection of the lower lip. Of course, this can be adjusted, depending on your goals.
Comparing the Chin Augmentation before and after pictures of this man and the woman above, you can see that the ideal chin projection for men is larger with respect to the lower lip. Facial proportions do vary; however, men tend to have larger bony features than women. This is especially true of the chin and the nose.
Chin Augmentation Computer Imaging can be a useful adjunct to the discussion, and can make the abstract more concrete. While computer simulation is not a guarantee of results, it is very helpful in gauging how much Chin Enlargement is enough. A patient who has had the benefit of preoperative Chin Implant Simulation is rarely surprised by the outcome.
Chin Augmentation Consultations
As you can see from this brief overview, there are several options for Chin Enhancement. If you would like to learn more about Chin Implants, and how they can be used to enhance your face, call (925) 943-6353, today. A private consultation appointment will be scheduled, and we can go over the options that make the most sense for your chin.
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