Front Chin Augmentation

What is Chin Augmentation?

The chin is an unappreciated cosmetic component of the face; yet, it remains an important facial subunit that contributes significantly to overall facial beauty. A well-balanced and harmonious face requires a chin that is of proper size, shape, and contour.

The adjectives "weak" and "strong" chin are frequently used to characterize chins of a certain morphology that have psychological impacts. As a result, the art and science of surgically altering the chin, either alone or as part of an integrated change of the face osseocutaneous (bone and skin) morphology, is an essential component of orthognathic (surgical manipulation of facial skeleton parts) surgery.

Chin augmentation, also known as genioplasty, is a popular face plastic surgery technique for improving facial cosmetics. Genioplasty, or chin augmentation by osseous manipulation or implant augmentation, is an essential component of facial plastic surgery. When conducted with correct preoperative evaluation and technical execution, the outcomes can harmonize and restore equilibrium between the lower face's skeletal, soft tissue, and dental components. To properly assess the results of chin augmentation, the surgeon must undertake a complete face examination and have a solid grasp of the essential anatomy.