A chin augmentation can strengthen your jaw and have a surprisingly positive impact on the appearance of your nose.

It represents a relatively small change to your face but it has a significant effect on your overall facial appearance.

There are several different ways to undertake a chin augmentation, and when you talk with us, we will explain the differences.

Planning your treatment (Surgical and non surgical soft touch treatment)

Your Consultation

Listed below are the different procedures for chin augmentation.

1-Soft touch treatment: This is by far the simplest option. The patient is injected with a fine needle in the comfort of our office. This is available with or without local anaesthetics.

While this will give you an immediate result, it only lasts for 3-6 months. After this you will need another injection. Over time, however, the effect may begin to last longer, occasionally enduring up to 8 months. We recommend one treatment every 3 months for the first year, after which we will review the best way forward.

This treatment is provided at the same day of consultation in the office and may require local anaesthetic.

2-Surgical procedure: If you want a permanent solution then it’s best to go for the surgical option.

This is done in a hospital under either a local or general anaesthetic and takes around 60 minutes.

This procedure uses your own fatty tissue or an implant to give you a long-lasting refinement to your mid-face.

If we use your own tissue there will be no scar. If we use an implant there will be a small 3-4 cm scar inside your mouth. This will heal, and the stitches will dissolve on their own.

For help deciding which treatment is best for you, book a consultation and discuss options with your surgeon.

Your surgery is only a day procedure so there is no overnight stay.

Patients must be cautious to avoid warm fluids or hot meals for 24 hours.

Swelling lasts 1-2 weeks and can be reduced simply by keeping your head elevated.

You will need to rest for 2-3 days and then build up with light duties for the next 5 days.

You will be back into normal activities in one week.

What Are The Risks Associated With This Procedure?

Plastic surgery, like any surgical procedure, carries inherent risks and potential complications.

Please read our Risks and Complications of Plastic Surgery page.