Chin Implant for a Teenager?

Thanks for the question. There's no age limit or ideal age for Chin Implant. However, patients must be over 18 years of age.

If you are under 18, you would need your parents to sign off on any procedure. I don't put any chronological limits on who can have surgery, or what type is best for them. My decisions are based on evaluating each patient's anatomy, growth, and skin quality. For younger patients, making sure that they are having the procedure done for sound reasons and ensuring they are psychologically ready for an invasive cosmetic surgery is also important. From your photos, it does look like you would benefit from a chin implant to make your profile stronger. Many patients feel more confident after getting a cosmetic procedure done. I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question and photo!  I suggest you seek a board certified plastic surgeon and have a consultation.  You need to wait until you are at least 18 years of age to have cosmetic surgery done.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicagoHoffman EstatesOak Brook

Most chin aug procedures are done on adults when final chin growth is finished. However in certain cases of malocclusion and undergrowth that is severe it may be warranted

Chin implant surgery is often performed on teens, just as we do rhinoplasty surgery.  It is an out patient procedure and you appear to be a good candidate for this procedure.

Your chin is not going to change (ie. grow further ) at 17, and this is not something you can diet and excercise to improve.  So you must decide to either live with what you have, or undergo a surgical procedure.  This has one of the shortest recoveries of any operation I perform.  

As other posters have noted, I think that it is very clear that a chin implant (Mittleman pre-jowl anatomic implant) would improve your profile. Generally speaking, surgery on the nose and/or chin is best approached after puberty. This allows for adequate growth and development of facial structures. At age 17, this has happened in the majority of women. However, it is always better to stay on the safe side of caution and waiting until your 18th birthday is probably what I would recommend (after a complete history and examination).

 Hello - At 17 and from your photo you are a good candidate for an implant.  However, you'll need your parents' permission at this age as well.  The entire procedure takes about 2 hours and is very well tolerated with minimal pain and downtime.  The cost is also very affordable as many offices offer financing.

The choice for implants or bone surgery will depend on your occlusion. This will be evaluated by your surgeon. In the USA, a consent must be obtained from an adult. Therefore, your parents must agree.

Judging from your photo, you are a good candidate for a nice, well-placed chin implant. The stronger chin would give better balance to your profile. In addition, I would recommend that you consider a carefully performed conservative liposuction of your neck just under your chin (submental area).
This liposuction procedure would further improve your profile and create a better angle between your chin and your neck. In my aesthetic judgment and experience, the chin region is among the most important cosmetic features of the face. When there is a receding chin, I almost always recommend enhancing the contour in this region. As a female at age 17, you are physically mature to have the procedure performed.

Indeed, according to the pictures, your chin is quite retrusive relative to the rest of your facial features. A small or medium-sized chin implant placed in the submental crease underneath the chin would be an excellent procedure to improve your facial balance. This can be done under a local anesthetic as an outpatient procedure. Seventeen years of age is an acceptable age and your chin has quit growing at this point.