Chin Augmentation

Chin augmentation in Houston helps patients achieve a more proportionate, balanced appearance to the face and neck, which defines and improves the jawline and helps achieve more harmonious appearance. For those who would like to achieve these results, Dr. Henry Mentz provides chin augmentation as a triple board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial surgery.

What is a Chin Augmentation?

Chin augmentation is often a great solution for those who dislike their small or recessed chin. When a chin is undersized, it can have a negative effect on both your face and profile. Chin augmentation provides added definition to the chin to achieve a more balanced appearance between facial features, helping the nose to appear more proportionate and creating a better contour between the chin and neck.

Chin Augmentation Before & After

Young Women With A Sculpted Chin Smiling

Chin Augmentation has a ability to:

Define the chin for better face, neck, and profile balance
Improve depressions around the chin
Create a counterbalance for the nose
Correct facial asymmetry
Strengthen the jawline
Be customized for your face, as Implants come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes
Achieve a very long-lasting outcome and natural-looking results

What to expect during your Chin Augmentation procedure

Dr. Mentz uses either a chin implant or fat grafting. For an implant, Dr. Mentz will make a small, inconspicuous incision beneath the chin or within the mouth. Dr. Mentz minimizes the appearance of scarring by making incisions in precise areas where they either won’t be visible, or where they’ll blend into the skin well. During your chin augmentation in Houston, the incision is usually made inside the mouth.

For fat grafting to increase the volume in the chin area, Dr. Mentz will harvest fat from an area of the body where there is unwanted, excess fat. This fat will be cleansed and purified, then injected into the chin area precisely to provide volume.

Who is a good candidate for a Chin Augmentation?

Good candidates for chin augmentation are unhappy with their weak chin structure and the appearance of the jawline, profile, and chin. They wish to improve their proportions and enhance facial symmetry. Ideal candidates include patients who meet the following requirements:

Do not smoke
Are of sound body and mind

Are not currently dealing with any significant health issues such as hypertension or a bleeding disorder that would compromise their treatment or its recovery
Have realistic goals for what chin augmentation can achieve
Face and skull have fully matured
Feel their small or recessed chin is having a negative impact on their face, neck, and/or profile
Who want a more defined and sculpted chin to balance their other facial features

I had rhinoplasty and chin implant done by Dr. Mentz. He is the best in the business, and a very caring doctor.

R.M

Your Recovery

Expect mild to moderate bruising and discomfort for 1 to 2 days after their surgery. You will follow a liquid-only diet during this time. Dr. Mentz will give you specific instructions based on your surgery, but you may need to take antibiotics, have drains or wear a compression bandage.

Most patients require 1 to 2 weeks before they can return to normal activities and sedentary work. Wait for 6 to 8 weeks before exercise or strenuous activity.

Why Choose Dr. Mentz for your Chin Augmentation

Dr. Henry Mentz of Houston has been one of the leading experts in aesthetic plastic surgery for 30 years. He was the nation’s first triple board-certified plastic surgeon, he is among the very best, most well-trained and sought-after surgeons for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Mentz puts patients’ needs at the forefront of his work, and is known for his warm, compassionate personality and outstanding results. We use the absolute best, most modern techniques, personalizing each procedure to the unique needs of every patient. Call today for a consultation.