If you have an undersized or recessed chin, it can put your facial proportions out of balance and impact the harmony of your face. Your profile can be brought into balance with chin augmentation, a procedure that adds shape to the chin, helps the nose appear more proportionate with the features, and creates a refined definition between the neck and chin.
Achieving proportionate definition
Chin augmentation is performed to achieve appealing facial definition. The goal is to enlarge and define the chin and the lower third of the face, providing proportionate balance with the other facial features. For the best possible results, Dr. Rian Maercks offers jawline enhancement along with chin augmentation. These procedures may be performed in combination with other facial surgeries, such as rhinoplasty or cheek enhancements.
What are the different options for chin augmentation?
Dr. Maercks performs different types of chin augmentation for patients depending on their unique needs and cosmetic goals.
If you have an undersized or recessed chin, it can put your facial proportions out of balance and impact the harmony of your face. Your profile can be brought into balance with chin augmentation, a procedure that adds shape to the chin, helps the nose appear more proportionate with the features, and creates a refined definition between the neck and chin.
Chin Implant Augmentation
Chin implants are made of silicone. They are placed using a small incision and are matched to your facial anatomy. However, these are rarely used at The Maercks Institute due to their limited corrective abilities. Chin can only correct horizontal issues and cannot address the unbalanced lower third of the face. Chin implants have a risk of malposition and potential nerve damage. Chin implants erode the underlying bone beneath them and also weaken the overlying soft tissues over time.
Implant-Free Genioplasty
Implant-free genioplasty changes the projection of the chin using your own bone. Some bone is surgically removed, then moved backward or forward to achieve the desired results. This chin augmentation balances the vertical thirds of the face–reducing a prominent chin or enhancing a receding chin or overly small chin. This is Dr. Maerck’s preferred technique, allowing him a complete correction.
Non-Surgical Jawline and Chin Fillers
Dr. Maercks has a signature procedure, Aesthetic Facial Balancing©, that is performed with dermal fillers. Dr. Maercks will sculpt and contour the jawline with the best fillers for your needs. This procedure is highly customized for each patient, combining anatomical knowledge and an artist’s eye to non-surgically enlarge a small chin or firm and define a lax jawline. This non-surgical procedure is short, involving hyaluronic-based fillers injected strategically in the right areas to achieve natural-looking balance and augmentation without downtime.
What can chin augmentation accomplish?
Chin augmentation achieves more than a simple enlargement of the chin. Because of the role the shape of the chin plays in facial appearance, chin augmentation can transform the face and achieve balanced proportions.
- Better neck, face, and profile balance
- The larger size of the chin creates a counterbalance for the nose
- Improved depressions around the chin
- Corrected facial asymmetry
- A stronger, more defined jawline
- A very long-lasting outcome
- Natural-looking results
Chin augmentation with Dr. Maercks
Dr. Rian Maercks is a board-certified cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery specialist. Known for achieving natural-looking results with precise artistry, Dr. Maercks has changed thousands of lives by improving their confidence and happiness in their appearance.
Dr. Maercks has a focus on safety, patient care, and beautiful results. His innovative approach to chin augmentation and other procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, is why he is renowned as an authority in the aesthetic field. Please call today for a consultation to learn more about what a chin augmentation with Dr. Maercks can help you achieve.
