Chin Augmentation with Filler or Implant? (photo)

Hello, I am a 29 year old female, I have always been unhappy with my profile. I believe more protrusion with my chin would help to balance my features. I have heard of radiesse or other fillers for a small change, fat transfer, or implants. I am looking to make a small but helpful change. Would you please suggest which method would be best and how much should be added?

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Chin augmentation with filler or implant?

A filler can be used to augment the chin. The pros associated with attempting to augment the chin with filler are as follow: 1) Non-invasive 2) Quick 3) Reverisble 4) No down time 5) More affordable in the short run 6) Great for chin needing subtle changes The advantages of the implant: 1) Permanent 2) Short downtime 3) More affordable in the long run 4) Better for chins on the smaller side Many times with... more

Chin augmentation with implant is preferred

Fillers are an inappropriate substance to be placed in the chin for augmentation purposes. The best option for chin augmentations is a silastic chin implant placed into the submental area through a small ½ inch submental incision. The implants themselves come in small, medium, large, and extra large and the surgeon and patient will discuss the size at the time of the consultation. Visible swelling and bruising around a chin implant takes approximately 2 months to... more

Chin implant. Most natual results

In my opinion the anatomically shaped chin implants give the most natural looking results. The fact that they are permanent is just a bonus.The procedure is safe and relatively painless.In your case a small anatomic chin implant would look great and maintain your very feminine profile. If cost is an issue then a filler is certainly less expensive at least initially.

Thomas Buonassisi, MD

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Vancouver Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Chin Augmentation with Filler or Implant?

Most likely your best bet would be a chin implant which is the only permanent option. You most likely already know that fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane will only last 6 to 9 months, and fat grafting could last 5 years or longer. Your plastic surgeon will be able to make suggestions, and give you the pros and cons of each. Jonathan Ross Berman, M.D. , F.A.C.S.

Jonathan Berman, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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Chin Implant should make you Happy

After reviewing your photographs I would suggest a small chin implant to add the proper balance to your facial features. Aesthetically speaking your lower lip should line up with the projection of your chin. You could try a filler first and see if you like this augmentation and it would give you an estimation of the anticipated surgical result. I personally use a computer analysis that allows the consulting patient to see their proposed surgical result. Best regards!