The ideal size of the chin is somewhat subjective and depends on many factors such as the overall size of the face, size of the nose, and height of an individual. Although not a common request from my patients, chin augmentation can often produce a dramatic and fulfilling outcome. The goal of the procedure is to balance the profile by enhancing a weak chin and improving overall facial harmony. A weak chin will often make the face appear 'bird-like' and pointy and may also make the neck appear too fat. Besides strengthening a weak chin and improving the overall appearance of the face and profile, chin augmentation can restore balance by creating the illusion of a smaller noseWhile in the past chin augmentation was achieved by an implant, surgically placed over bone, nowadays, less effective alternatives exist.Radiesse injections present one such option, giving patients an effective non-surgical tool for chin augmentation.Radiesse is a volumizing and collagen-stimulating filler, made up of very small Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a water-based gel. Calcium hydroxylapatite is a naturally occurring mineral that makes up 50 percent of the bones in the human body as well as the enamel covering the teeth and, as such, will not cause any allergic reactions and is completely biodegradable. In addition to being a widely used filler for smoothing deep facial folds and wrinkles, it can also be used to perform non-surgical nosejobs and chin augmentations. Radiesse works by replacing the skin’s own depleted collagen and triggering the production of new collagen.Though Juvederm gives a beautiful and soft correction for the lines around the mouth and is my filler of choice for lip augmentation, I would invariably choose Radiesse for non-surgical chin augmentation with quick and beautiful results.Hope this helps and Good Luck!