Profile and facial balance
Facial contouring may involve chin augmentation, fat grafting or selected soft-tissue procedures to improve balance between the nose, lips, jawline and neck. The most appropriate option depends on whether the concern is skeletal projection, volume, skin laxity or a combination.
A chin implant may improve a weak profile, the apparent prominence of the nose and jawline definition. Implant size and position are chosen according to facial width, projection, dental relationship and soft-tissue thickness. It cannot correct every skeletal or bite problem.
Fat grafting can restore selected areas of volume loss, including the cheeks, temples or eyelid-cheek transition. Some transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed, and the final retained volume varies between patients.
The consultation reviews facial symmetry, occlusion, chin and jaw projection, neck anatomy, previous fillers and surgery. In some patients, orthodontic or orthognathic evaluation is more appropriate than an implant. Temporary filler may help demonstrate a direction but does not reproduce the behavior or permanence of surgery.
Swelling, bruising, temporary numbness and firmness can occur. Chin implant risks include infection, displacement, asymmetry, contour visibility, sensory change, bone remodeling and the possible need for removal or revision. Fat grafting risks include irregularity, asymmetry, cysts, calcification, under-correction or over-correction. Procedure-specific risks are reviewed during consultation.
Send front, profile and three-quarter photographs together with information about dental or bite concerns, previous fillers and the changes you would like to discuss.
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Telman Arakelyan. Treatment choice requires clinical examination and individualized planning.
