Mentoplasty is done to either increase or decrease the size of the chin. Ideally, the chin should project to a point almost as forward as the upper lip.

This surgery can be done as a separate procedure or in conjunction with rhinoplasty (as in all examples below).

During chin surgery, an implant of soft medical grade solid silicone is placed through an incision in the mouth or in the skin crease under the chin.

Complications are unusual, yet there are minimal risks of infection, bleeding, rejection or asymmetry.

Before and After Comparisons
"...how beautiful you made me look..." (more comments from our patients)

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The patients above had nose surgery in addition to chin implant surgery


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