Can I get chin augmentation at the same time as a rhino/septoplasty? Will recovery be worse if the procedures are combined?

I am not crazy about chin implants. You actually look as though you have a jaw deformity and placing a chin implant may just be putting a bandaid on the underlying problem. Consider going to an oral and maxilla facial surgeon to find out what is really going on.

A chin augmentation is often performed in combination with a rhinoplasty, and will not create complications or worsen recovery if the procedure is performed properly. It is preferred to have the procedures together, as you will only have one recovery. I would recommend an in-person consult with a board certified revision rhinoplasty specialist. He/she will be able to examine you in person and provide you with advice. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Having the chin implant and the rhinoplasty at the same time is a reasonable approach and should save you money. The recovery should not be very difficult.Find
a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties, chin
implants and facial procedures each year. Then look at the plastic
surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who
can deliver the results.
Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

For optimal cosmetic results a rhinoplasty with a chin augmentation procedure would dramatically change your profile and add balance to your lower face. With regard to recovery, adding a chin implant will not change your recovery time. It typically takes a couple of weeks to heal following chin augmentation and several months to a year to heal following rhinoplasty. These procedures are commonly performed together and can have a dramatic effect on a person's profile. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Thank you for posting your question. Chin augmentation and rhinoplasty are often done together. The effect on recovery depends mostly on whether or not an implant is used vs. cutting and moving the bone. That depends on surgeon preference as well how much projection is needed.

Chin augmentation and nasal surgery can be done at the same time and are commonly performed together. It should not make your recovery worse and will be more efficient with only one recovery period and not two.

A septorhinoplasty along with Chin augmentation will not make the recovery worse. These two procedures are frequently done together and should not cause you any problem. See avery experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for the best result.

hi jasper 23: your photo does indicate significant chin to nose imbalance. You appear to be young enough to consider jaw advancement surgery to actually move your jaw forward, which would offer much greater correction and balance than a chin implant. I doubt you could achieve a complete balance with chin implant alone. Some improvement in mouth breathing and chewing and oral food management might also be side benefits of advancement surgery. You would be best served speaking with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and treatment benefits and limitations. Best of luck! Dr. H

Chin implants are often performed at the same time as rhinoplasty. You will need a large implant. The hardess rhinoplasty procedure is to get your nose dead perfectly centered. The recovery with your nose will be longer than the chin implant

You can and should do a rhinoplasty and chin augmentation together. The chin and nose balance each other. How you do your rhinoplasty will be affected by the size of your chin. The results of the chin augmentation will affect the rhinoplasty and the results of the rhinoplasty will affect the size and shape of the chin augmentation. Not only will you get a reduced total recovery time by doing these 2 procedures together(1 recovery as opposed to 2), but you will get a more balanced result overall. Good luck.