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Chin Implant or Fat Transfer?

asked 10 months ago by meetingpoint in California
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: chin, alternative, options

I'm contemplating between chin implant and fat transfer to the chin. But, I'm confused between the two options, as to which one is better aesthetically and more lasting, also, which one gives a more natural result? If chin Implant is a better option then what kind of chin Implant is a better one in the market? Thanks in advance.

12 answers to Chin Implant or Fat Transfer?

Chin augmentation

Although soft tissue injection, including autolagous fat can help improve volume temporarily, they can resorb unevenly, migrate with inaccurate injection and harden or fibrose. If you are going through fat grafting for other areas, it may be good choice but I prefer a well placed chin implant. It doesn't take long to place and results are likely permanant and symmetric with good contour.

Edwin Ishoo, MD
Boston Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin Implant or Fat Transfer

My preference is to use structural fat grafting, as much as possible, to enhance facial features. In many cases, the need for a solid implant can be eliminated by the careful and meticulous grafting of a patient's own fat. While the incidence of complications with facial implants is not high, certain problems may develop which require implant removal including infection and implant migration. Bone resorption (bone loss) has also been reported below solid facial implants. Neither of these... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Chin Implant

If done well, either will give you a natural appearing result. However, a chin implant is more predictable and lasting.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant or fat??

No question to this one--chin implant lasts forever, gives a better more predictable result and has no lumps or bumps, etc. See an experienced surgeon and you should be very happy with the results of an implant.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin Implant or Fat Transfer? Chin Implant

The beautiful thing about a well placed chin implant is that it will never change in size, and results are very consistent. I most commonly use the Mittleman extended pre-jowl inmplant made out of silastic. Fat transfer allows for transplantation of fat cells from one area of the body (abdomen, outer thighs) to another. Consistency of results has always been a concern with fat transfer. Secondly, the grafted fat cells will carry with them their native characteristics as far as... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fat Transfer

A chin implant can cause some bone erosion, and fat grafting can lose volume if not successful. Both are risky in some ways. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an evaluation. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Chin Implant vs Fat Transfer

I would agree that a chin implant is a much better way of increasing your chin projection, and there are several reasons for this. For one, an implant provides for an easier means to get facial symmetry. Secondly, it is a relatively quick procedure with very little down time. Lastly, Fat Transfer has a variable degree of success after each treatment. A chin implant comes in different sizes so the patient can choose often times which one looks the best. I perform these routinely... more

Christian Prada, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant vs Fat Grafting

Although I fat grafting is one of my procedures of choice, in a young patient with an isolated chin issue I would opt for the chin implant. While I agree that there are risks to every procedure, the chin implant is straightforward, long lasting and predictable. If it is for aging face concerns and fat grafting is being done to other areas of the face I might be tempted to just proceed with fat grafting to the chin as well. Good luck!

Hannah Vargas, MD
Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin augmentation with Silicone Implant or fat

Most plastic surgeons will recommend a silicone chin implant. The implant will last forever and more likely to provide a more predictable result. Fat grafts, while a good option for facial plastic surgery, is not ideal to augment the chin. I don't know of any plastic surgeon performing chin augmentation with fat. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a plastic surgeon help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck. Dr. Chaboki

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant versus fat grafting to chin

Chin implant is a better way to augment the chin in my opinion. I'm a firm believer in fat transfer for other areas of the face, but it's difficult to get significant augmentation in that area with fat alone. Implants also give more predictable results in this region. The most commonly used chin implant is made of solid silicone, though other materials are available as well.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin augmentation

Both an implant and fat augment the size of your chin. Implants are useful for larger volumes. Fat has some resorption and may get a bit lumpy. There are a number of different implants and variable sizes as well. Your surgeon will examine you and determine the optimal choice with you.

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Chin augmentation

In short, chin implants are definitely more predictable and permanent while fat transfer is unpredictable and nonpermanent but less invasive. You can achieve natural results with either one. Dr Taban