Chin surgery, (also called genioplasty or mentoplasty) is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin either by augmentation or reduction surgery. This can be performed with implants or boney work. The goal of chin augmentation is to improve your profile by creating a better balance between your chin and other facial features. Dr. Bidros may recommend chin surgery to a patient having nose surgery in order to achieve facial proportion. The size of the chin can magnify or minimize the perceived size of the nose or presence of a heavy neck. Increasing the projection of your chin will not typically affect your bite or jaw function. Chin surgery helps provide a harmonious balance to your facial features so that you feel better about the way you look.

There are two techniques for enhancing and contour to your chin. One, performed through an incision inside the mouth, requires moving the chinbone. Another, which is a more common approach, involves the insertion of a chin implant. The implant is inserted through incisions inside your mouth or on the underside of your chin. This may also be combined with a neck lift or facelift.

To permit proper healing following chin augmentation, you may be placed on a liquid diet for a day or two. Your chin may also be taped or bandaged.

Dr. Bidros will occasionally use computerized simulation to help you recognize this unique relationship between your nose and your chin.