Why Can't my 14 Year-old Son Have a Chin Implant?

We want to correct our son's facial disfigurement, but he's 14, why is this too young for a chin implant?

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Non-surgical chin augmentation is a good option in a younger patient

In general, 14 is a little younger than we typically think of performing chin implant surgery because the face is still developing. We would usually consider 16 to be old enough for surgery. A great option in the mean time is non-surgical chin augmentation with fillers. These can be performed in the office without the surgical risks. Temporary fillers can be used so that his results can be modified as he grows and his face changes. The current materials are very... more

Why Can't my 14 Year-old Son Have a Chin Implant?

Because his facial growth is not complete on average. Best to discuss with your chosen PSs in person.

Chin implants are great, but it is best to wait until face is fully grown.

Hi. Chin implants can make a huge difference, specially in boys. But boys' faces develop later, and I would wait till he is 16. Then you can be sure of picking the right implant, and putting it in exactly the right place. ( It is OK to do a chin implant on a girl at 14.)

Chin Implant in Young Patients

At 14, the jaw and chin is not fully developed. This means that any surgical implant put in now will change in the future (and you may not be happy with the appearance when this happens). I would recommend a non-surgical chin augmentation. It is temporary (6-12 months), but it is also cheaper and involves no anesthesia or recovery period. You and your son can guide the procedure in real-time to customize the appearance of the chin. This can buy you time, and can also... more

Chin Implant at Age 14

I agree with Dr. Blinski. Facial growth and development take longer to fully develop in boys than in girls, and isn't complete until a minimum of 17-18.

How old do you need to be to get chin implant

Chin implants shouldn't really be placed until someone's facial growth is complete. The jaw will likely continue to grow if your son is 14 so placing an implant now may ultimately produce an improper result. If your son has a disfigurement, like you describe, this may be å more significant issue that would be better addressed by a craniofacial surgeon or oral surgery. They can assess your son to see if surgery to change the position of the upper and/or lower jaw would help... more

Adolescent chin implant

It is important to ascertain that growth has been completed prior to undergoing surgery. In males, this is frequently, but not always, around age 18. Additionally, having the maturity to participate in the decision making process is also significant. There are no hard and fast rules but certainly there may be need for multi specialty consultation so definitely planning ahead is a good way to proceed.

Chin implant at 14

On the surface this question makes no sense. generally speaking there isn't a reason he shouldn't be helped. One however doesn't just slip in an implant. A comnplete examination must be performed to determine why the facial deformity exists. This may include specialized X-rays, dental examination, referral to an oral surgeon, physical examination, perhaps genetic counseling, and maybe even other referrals. A weak chin must be evaluated 3-dimensionally, and the... more

Chin Implants Can Be Placed Early When It Is Clear There Is A Compelling Benefit

The only relevance to a teenager's age when considering a chin implant is how much growth will the lower jaw still undergo. Since the lower jaw in a male does not complete full growth until around age 21, it is impossible to know what the chin will look like later when a chin implant is put in at this early age. It would also be important to know what his bite relationship is currently since a malocclusion from an overall short lower jaw may be more ideally treated by orthodontics and... more