Can you get chin filler with a dimple and keep the chin dimple?

Question

I want to balance my side profile a bit and am thinking of getting chin filler, but I have a rather prominent chin dimple that I actually like a lot and do not want to get rid of. I'm thinking that if I get filler injected around the area it would make my dimple deeper and I'm not sure I want that either? Is it possible to keep the dimple or should I just have it filled?

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Yes — it is absolutely possible to get chin filler and keep your chin dimple. In fact, many people specifically request that their dimple be preserved, and an experienced injector can often plan the treatment around that feature rather than trying to erase it.

A chin dimple is usually caused by a natural attachment of the mentalis muscle and the overlying skin, not simply by a lack of volume. Because of that, adding filler to the chin does not automatically remove the dimple.

What usually happens with chin filler?

The effect depends on where the filler is placed:

Directly into the dimple: the indentation becomes shallower or may disappear.
Deep on the bone around the dimple: the chin can become more projected while the dimple remains visible.
Too much filler placed symmetrically across the center: the dimple may look softened or less defined even if it is not intentionally filled.
Your concern about the dimple becoming deeper

That is a very insightful concern. If filler is added around a central indentation while the indentation itself is left untouched, the surrounding tissue can become slightly more prominent, which may make the dimple appear relatively deeper.

However, this is usually controllable. The goal is not to build a “ring” around the dimple, but to create subtle projection and support, often by placing filler:

deeper along the chin bone,
slightly above or below the dimple, and
in a way that improves the side profile without exaggerating the central cleft.
For someone who likes their dimple

In your situation, I would not recommend automatically filling the dimple. Since you describe it as a feature you “actually like a lot,” preserving it should be part of the treatment plan from the beginning.

A very common approach is:

Conservative chin augmentation (for profile balance)
Avoid direct injection into the dimple
Reassess after the initial filler settles to see whether the dimple still looks natural
Will chin filler help the side profile?

If your goal is better side-profile balance, chin filler can often make a noticeable difference by:

adding forward projection,
improving the chin-to-neck angle,
and creating a more harmonious relationship between the nose, lips, and chin.

The nice thing is that this can usually be achieved with relatively small amounts of filler, especially if your chin is only mildly recessed.

My overall opinion

Because you like your chin dimple and are mainly seeking profile improvement, I would view you as a potentially good candidate for conservative chin filler with dimple preservation.

I would specifically tell the injector:

“I want more projection, but I do not want to erase my chin dimple.”

That is a very reasonable and achievable request. In many cases, the dimple remains essentially unchanged or only slightly softened, and if it appears a bit too pronounced after treatment, a tiny amount of filler can be added later to soften it selectively. It is generally much easier to preserve a dimple initially and adjust later than to completely recreate a dimple that has been overfilled.

So, to answer your question directly: you do not have to choose between chin filler and keeping your chin dimple. With careful placement and a conservative approach, it is often possible to improve chin projection and side-profile balance while maintaining the dimple as a natural and attractive feature of your chin.

Jared Blau, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for the question. If the filler is injected deep and in the right location, it will not remove the dimple  that you like

Can you get chin filler with a dimple and keep the chin dimple?

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