Chin augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that enhances the profile by adding volume and projection to the chin area. Typically performed using implants, this procedure creates a more balanced facial contour, improving the harmony between the chin, jawline, and other facial features. Chin augmentation is sought by individuals seeking to address a weak or receding chin, achieving a more proportionate and aesthetically pleasing appearance with long-lasting results.
A Surgical Chin Augmentation
At her practice C + Co Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Charlottesville, Virginia, there are a few ways that Dr. Elizabeth Chance can reshape your chin to produce well-defined results without broadcasting that you had work done. The most comprehensive correction with the longest-lasting results are surgical and often include chin implants, which are soft and flexible medical-grade inserts that are affixed to the lower jawbone. Chin implants look and feel completely natural and are considered permanent. Along with implants, Dr. Chance typically removes loose skin and submental fatty tissue (fat under the chin) as well. When appropriate, she will also tighten the platysma muscle in the neck for a younger-looking and more well-defined jaw and neckline. Surgery can be intimidating, however, when performed by an expert facial surgeon, it is safe.