Chin Implant - No wings. What result?

During my fellowship in facial plastic surgery, we nearly always used extended implants. Now, I nearly exclusively utilize anatomical chin plants that do not have wings, and this tends to lead to a more feminine appearance to the lower one third of the face. Thank you for this question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

The most anatomic implant for the chin would be a custom silicone implant. The purpose of a custom implant is to personalize the result to your specifications. There is a well-known plastic surgeon in Indianapolis who performs custom implants.

Hi there,
Your concerns are absolutely valid, and you’re asking a great question.
Standard chin implants — whether anatomical, extended, or button-style like the Hanson Style 5 — each create different effects. A button-style implant without tapered wings generally adds central projection but doesn’t influence the jawline width or shape along the sides. This can be great for subtle enhancement but won’t create a tapered or V-shaped lower face on its own. In some cases, it can even make the chin appear more prominent or isolated if the surrounding jawline isn’t addressed.
That’s why I always emphasize that there’s no one-size-fits-all implant. Every face is unique, and the ideal result comes from designing a shape that complements your individual anatomy and goals.
Custom implants allow us to control not only the projection, but also the width, taper, vertical height, and blending with your natural bone structure. They also reduce risks of movement and asymmetry, especially when using materials like PEEK, which are stable and excellent for long-term results and revisions.
Ultimately, the best implant is the one that fits your face, your goals, and your vision, not just what's trending. If you're aiming for a tapered, more sculpted look, a custom approach may give you far more control and satisfaction.

Much more information is required, such as a full set of facial and neck photographs from all angles to make sure you're a candidate for a chin implant. Once you have posted pictures, then you can talk about what size, and what style of chin implant since there are many variables. The style that you were referring to was popular 30 or 40 years ago, and we have removed many of them in our practice because they're simply don't give sidewall definition to the recessive chin profile. In our practice, we place chin implants under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure, which takes about 30 minutes. No general anesthesia is required.