The goal of cosmetic surgery is to enhance your overall appearance and make you satisfied with your looks. Many times, the balance and facial proportions may be thrown out of alignment by a recessed (weak) chin also know as microgenia. Microgenia can be a significant issue that can make the nose appear larger and the face age more rapidly.  A recessed chin can be corrected with the help of Chin augmentation surgery also known as a mentoplasty.

Chin augmentation is usually performed by utilizing a customized silicone chin implant providing precise changes.  At the Beverly Hills Center for Facial Rejuvenation, three-dimensional morphing software will be utilized to show the potential changes that will occur.  In appropriate individuals, chin augmentation is often performed simultaneously with rhinoplasty as well as face and neck lift procedures to improve the overall outcome.  Subtle and hidden incisions are used in order to avoid any potential sign of surgery.

Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, a Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon, has focused his entire career to issues related to face, nose and neck. When meeting with Dr. Azizzadeh he'll evaluate your total facial structure and present you with a plan that will address facial symmetry and balance to create a natural and enhanced appearance.   Chin augmentation may be one of the issues that Dr. Azizzadeh will discuss with you. 

Many times the chin is too prominent and a patient may request a chin reduction. In chin reduction operations, the lower jawbone or mandible is shaved/reconstructed and shaped to the look you desire.

A chin reduction can be made by using the following methods.

Direct reduction (bold) - the excess Bone is removed from your chin.

Sliding genioplasty (bold) - using the sliding genioplasty method, Dr. Azizzadeh will reduce your chin bone and move it backwards.

Dr. Azizzadeh will evaluate a Chin augmentation, in a holistic view with your other prominent facial features. The main thing Dr. Azizzadeh is looking for is that your facial symmetry and profile are balanced. Sometimes other surgeries can be performed in conjunction with Chin modifications to create balanced facial symmetry. Some of the surgeries commonly performed with a chin augmentation include:

·       Cheek augmentation

·       Rhinoplasty

·       Necklift

·       Facelift

To lessen the surgical risk associated with these procedures is important when considering a chin augmentation or mentoplasty that you find a surgeon who is experienced and excels in facial cosmetic surgery and reconstructive procedures.