The size and shape of the chin can be changed with different types of cosmetic surgery (technically known as mentoplasty or genioplasty). Chin augmentation can be used to make a so-called weak chin or receding chin larger. Men or women can have this surgery. A chin lift can firm and tighten the skin. Chin reduction can make a jutting chin smaller.

Chin Reduction Surgery Costs

Some people may feel their chin is out of proportion to the rest of their face, or looks too large in profile. It may jut out too far. Or it may be too prominent or too wide. Chin reduction cosmetic surgery can change that by reshaping the chin.

During chin reduction surgery, an incision will be made either inside the mouth or under the chin. The location is chosen to minimize scarring. Then the surgeon will reduce and reshape the bone. The amount of reduction genioplasty will depend on what you and your surgeon have discussed beforehand, and on what you want to achieve. The area will be bandaged for a few days afterwards. The cost of chin reduction surgery varies, depending on your location, your surgeon, and how much work is needed. The cost generally starts at $3000. For more extensive work, the cost may go up to $10,000.

After reduction mentoplasty you will have pain and swelling, as well as bruising. Risks include infection and anesthesia issues. You need to follow your doctor's instructions for post-operative care. This is a big procedure, not something you undertake easily. So give a lot of thought to whether or not you really need this. Chin surgery is often combined with other types of cosmetic surgery such as a nose job. A nose job is often done in conjunction with chin surgery to make the facial features appear balanced. A cosmetic surgeon may recommend doing the nose job and chin job at the same time. A brow lift is another procedure that is done. If the same surgeon is doing all the procedures, the cost may be discounted.

Chin Augmentation costs

Chin augmentation can use an implant to increase the size of the chin. This is often done to change a so-called weak chin, or a receding chin. Instead of a cosmetic implant, the surgeon may instead adjust the bone of the chin to create the appearance of an increase in its size. The cost of these two genioplasty procedures is similar.

For a cosmetic implant, an incision is made inside the mouth of under the chin, so that the scar will not be noticeable. The implant is put in place and the incisions are closed. The shape and size of the implant depends on how much of a size increase is desired. cosmetic implants can be made of silicone, the same material used in breast augmentation or butt augmentation. If the surgeon is adjusting the bone instead, the incisions are made, and then the bone is separated and then lifted to a new position. It is held in place with wires or special plates.

The cost of chin augmentation surgery varies, depending on where you live, your surgeon, and how much augmentation is needed. The cost usually starts at $3000, and can go up to $10,000.

Information on Cosmetic Chin Surgery

Following cosmetic chin surgery, there will be swelling, bruising and a great deal of discomfort. Keep your head elevated and follow your doctor's instructions about ice for swelling. Complications can include infection as well as the issues of anesthesia. In chin augmentation, there is also the risk that the implant can shift.

There are other types of cosmetic surgery that can change the way the chin looks. For example, if there are excessive fat deposits, liposuction can be used to reduce them. If there is sagging skin on the chin, a face and neck lift can help to reduce the excess skin and eliminate the double chin. Cosmetic fillers or fat grafting can be used if there are small areas of the chin that need to be evened out.

If you are considering chin augmentation or chin reduction surgery, make sure you choose a qualified cosmetic surgeon, one who specializes in this type of procedure. Ask to see before and after photos of people with chins that are similar to yours. Any changes will be permanent, so it's essential that you choose wisely. Possible risks include infection and issues associated with anesthesia.