Chin Augmentation

Believe it or not, a strong chin helps to create a balanced and more attractive looking face. If you have what is known to the medical community as a "weak chin", then you may be a candidate for a chin augmentation (also known as mentoplasty).

The need for a more defined chin is often discovered by patients seeking rhinoplasty surgery. Sometimes a chin augmentation may be recommended by the surgeon because she realizes that this will create a better look aesthetically for the patient. To help balance the profile and improve signs of an aging neck, a chin augmentation can make a subtle but dramatic improvement.

As with any surgery it is important to have a a good rapport with your surgeon, and put your complete trust in her. Is is also important to enter the surgery with realistic expectations about will be acheived. If you are realistic in what to expect and are in reasonably good health, you may be an ideal candidate for chin augmentation surgery.

The surgery may consist of inserting an implant, or reshaping the bone to either enhance or reduce its appearance. This will create a better balanced face, and will overall improve your self-esteem. Another way to create this effect is by undergoing a submental liposuction procedure which consists of removing excess fat which then enhances your already present features. Speaking with Dr. Halaas will help decide which procedure is best recommended for you since it goes on a case by case basis. Dr. Halaas will evaluate your facial features, and determine which parts of your face will be used to create a more prominent chin.

Chin Augmentation surgery normally takes between 1 and 3 hours with post surgical swelling lasting for up to six weeks. However, results are long lasting and will improve the overall harmony of your face. Dr. Halaas has performed many chin augmentation surgeries and is a very skilled board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Please contact her today to schedule your chin augmentation consultation.