When the delicate balance between your chin, jaw, cheeks, and forehead is off, you may feel a lack of overall facial harmony. An underprojected, recessed, or weak chin is often one of the main reasons for disproportion between your facial features. When the chin appears flat or unpronounced, patients often struggle with reduced confidence, poor self-esteem, and a negative body image. Chin augmentation from a fellowship-trained and board-certified NYC aesthetic plastic surgeon can be a highly customizable and dynamic procedure to create a more harmonious and proportionate relationship between the upper and lower face. In addition to strengthening the jawline and facial profile, a chin implant can also help reduce the prominence of a large nose for patients who do not wish to undergo rhinoplasty.
Is Chin Augmentation Right for Me?
Chin augmentation is customized for each patient, with implants available in a range of shapes, sizes, and degrees of projection. As a result, this facial plastic surgery procedure can help a number of men and women improve their appearance and facial proportions. On top of being in good general health and having realistic expectations for the final results, you may consider a chin implant if you:
- Are bothered by weak or marginal projection of your chin
- Feel your facial proportions are out of balance
- Would like a stronger, more defined jawline
- Both want to strengthen your chin profile and offset a dominant nose
Chin augmentation can be a very effective male plastic surgery procedure to establish a more dominant, attractive facial profile. By enhancing confidence and increasing facial symmetry, chin implant surgery can often help men excel in their professional lives as well as their interpersonal relationships. You can learn more about whether chin augmentation results align with your wishes for the outcome by exploring our chin implant before-and-after photos.
How is the Chin Implant Procedure Performed?
Chin implant surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Patients are able to return home on the same day as their surgery to begin recovery. After you and Dr. Savetsky work together to determine the right shape, size, and projection for your chin implant, the implant will be placed directly on the bone through an incision made either inside the mouth or below the chin. Both of these incision locations offer discreet results and virtually undetectable scarring. Dr. Savetsky will skillfully position the implant according to your goals for surgery and close all incisions. On average, the entire procedure typically only takes one hour.
What Can I Expect From Recovery After Chin Augmentation Surgery?
After the chin implant procedure, men and women typically feel well enough to return to work and normal activities after 7 to 10 days; however, the timeframe for recovery varies from patient to patient. Dr. Savetsky will closely monitor your progress in post-operative follow-up appointments. He will give you comprehensive instructions regarding activity restrictions, incision care measures, and your anticipated recovery timeline. Any strenuous exercise or activity should be avoided for at least four weeks, or until Dr. Savetsky advises otherwise. Swelling, tenderness, and potential bruising are normal reactions after surgery and often considered very tolerable. Any discomfort can be controlled with over-the-counter and prescribed medications.
How Much Do Chin Implants in NYC Cost?
Chin implant surgery is personalized according to each person’s needs, concerns, and individual treatment plan. In New York City, many different factors influence your cost estimate, including:
- The chin augmentation technique utilized
- The complexity of your procedure
- The experience of your plastic surgeon
The total costs of your procedure will also include the expenses typically associated with cosmetic surgery, such as the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee, lab fees, etc. A consultation with our board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon is the only way for our team to gain a sense of your needs and provide you with a personalized quote. Please don’t hesitate to ask about our plastic surgery financing options, which include highly reputable healthcare lending companies Cherry and CareCredit® — each of which offer qualified patients a range of payment plans to make the costs of surgery more affordable.
Dr. Ira Savetsky is passionate about helping people in New York City and beyond enhance their confidence and self-image with high-quality aesthetic procedures. If you’re wondering whether a chin implant can help you achieve the facial angles you desire, please contact Dr. Savetsky for an initial consultation.