Let’s talk about balance. Many people notice a general lack of structure running from the jawline to the chin, recognizing that their profile feels underdeveloped. This is a common observation, and it leads many to simply feel that something is missing. The thing is, there’s nothing "wrong" with the chin, it does its job just fine. But many people simply want more balanced features—they want the chin to provide the proper frame for the nose and neck.
At our practice in Fort Lauderdale chin implant surgery, or mentoplasty, is a precise, calculated adjustment that gives the chin the exact projection it needs to harmonize with the rest of your facial features. At ARC Plastic Surgery, we believe that wanting truly balanced facial features is a natural and valid goal.
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The Foundation of Facial Balance
Chin augmentation is a common, highly effective form of facial plastic surgery. When we talk about an implant, we mean a small, medical-grade silicone piece placed over your existing chin bone. It’s safe, it's durable, and it's how we give a receding chin the size and projection it needs. Because we have so many shapes and sizes available, we customize your chin augmentation surgery to fit your specific anatomy perfectly. If you have a weak chin, this is often the most straightforward and reliable path to lasting structural change.
The Right Structural Plan
When you’re seeking a more defined chin, we focus on two primary ways to achieve that projection. The best method for you depends on how much correction you need and your current jawbone structure.
This is the standard chin implant surgery. We place that biocompatible implant right over the jawbone. This approach is our favorite for mild to moderate projection needs because it involves less surgery and a quicker recovery time. These implants are shaped to achieve great facial balance.
This is a bigger surgical procedure, sometimes called a sliding genioplasty. It's usually reserved for patients who need significant changes to the height or position of the chin. Here, the surgeon moves and secures a section of the patient's own chin bone. We also handle chin reduction surgery if the chin is overly prominent. For most aesthetic contouring needs, the chin implant is the preferred permanent solution.
Stronger, Cleaner Lines
The upside of chin implant surgery is a structural improvement that positively affects your whole facial profile. A well-proportioned chin acts as the anchor, bringing a structural improvement that feels lasting and complete.
Is This Right For You?
The best candidates for a chin implant are adults who feel their recessed chin lacks projection or definition. We determine eligibility through a detailed evaluation of your lower face and jawbone. Generally, to qualify for a chin implant, you must be in good health with no active infections. We typically perform chin augmentation only after facial and jawbone growth is complete, which usually happens in the late teens. This timing prevents later changes from affecting the surgical result. Dr. White ensures patients come to the consultation with realistic expectations about the desired outcomes of the chin augmentation procedure.
Chin implant surgery is safe for most healthy adults. However, major dental malocclusions that require aggressive jaw movement are best treated by osseous genioplasty. We meticulously review your medical history to confirm that this surgical procedure is the safest option. We will also discuss the slight risk of complications like implant extrusion or implant rejection during the consultation.
Solving Profile Problems
The chin’s position dramatically affects the appearance of your neck, jaw, and even other facial features. Chin enhancement is a focused correction for several common profile concerns.
A weak or receding chin can make the neck look heavy, regardless of weight. The implant provides the necessary projection, instantly creating a more balanced and assertive facial profile.
When the chin is weak, the jawline often appears poorly defined. The implant placement sharpens the angle beneath the jaw, resulting in a more defined chin and improved symmetry.
Providing structural support helps harmonize the facial proportions, making the nose and other features look balanced. This is a core concept in aesthetic surgery.
Facial Planning Starts Here
The consultation is where Dr. White, your board-certified plastic surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, focuses his expertise on your unique anatomy.
Dr. White, a board-certified Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery expert, performs a comprehensive analysis of your lower face. We look at the underlying jawbone structure and use advanced imaging to map potential outcomes. We talk straight about your medical history and goals before setting up a tailored plan. If other procedures, like a neck lift, are necessary to create facial balance, we discuss how they are commonly combined.
Prior to receiving a chin implant Fort Lauderdale patients must stop taking blood-thinning medications about a week before the procedure. If patients smoke, they need to stop several weeks before and after surgery. We also arrange for patients to have transportation and support when they leave the clinic.
Where Artistry Happens
Chin implant surgery is a focused, outpatient procedure typically lasting about an hour.
The surgery uses IV sedation or general anesthesia. The chin implant surgeon creates access through a small incision either beneath the chin (in the natural crease line) or using an incision inside the mouth (along the lower gum line) to avoid visible scarring.
The surgeon carefully prepares the space on the chin bone. The implant is then inserted and secured to prevent shifting. Implant placement is customized to ensure an optimal look. If you have excess fat in the chin area, liposuction may be commonly combined. The incision is then closed meticulously with fine sutures.
Healing. Simplified.
Recovery after a chin implant is often faster than patients expect, allowing you to return to normal life quickly. You will see immediate improvement in projection, though initial swelling and bruising subside significantly about a week after surgery. Most patients feel comfortable enough to return to work and light activities within this time. The final results, when all swelling is gone and the soft tissues have fully adapted, are generally settled within three to four months.
Proper aftercare is crucial for a durable result. We advise you to keep your head elevated for the first few days to minimize swelling. You’ll need to stick to a soft food diet initially, especially if the incision inside the mouth was used. It is vital to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for at least four to six weeks to protect the implant. Take prescribed pain medication as directed, and use cold compresses for comfort during the first few weeks.
We schedule regular follow-up appointments to track your healing and ensure everything is progressing perfectly.
Defining the Investment
The cost of chin implant surgery is completely personalized. As a specialist in facial plastic, Dr. White customizes every treatment. Costs vary based on several factors: procedural complexity, which includes the specific implant size and whether a more complex osseous genioplasty is needed, and the need for combination procedures. Additional procedures—like a neck lift or rhinoplasty—are commonly combined to create facial balance, naturally impacting the total cost.
The final quoted price is comprehensive, covering the surgeon's fee, the facility fee (for the certified surgical center), and the anesthesia fee (for the board-certified anesthesiologist). We provide a detailed, all-inclusive quote following your personal consultation.
The Double Board-Certified Difference
If you are choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon for your chin augmentation in Ft. Lauderdale, you need an expert who combines technical training with an artistic eye. Dr. White is a double board-certified plastic surgeon, specializing in both Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (ENT), giving him deep, integrated knowledge of head and neck anatomy. His focus on precise implant placement and careful surgical procedure planning leads directly to excellent, natural outcomes.
Schedule Your Ft. Lauderdale Chin Implant Consultation at ARC Plastic Surgery Today
Ready to find out how a simple, structural change can transform your facial profile? Start your chin implant procedure conversation with a trusted expert. Call us today at (305) 501-2000 to schedule your consultation in Fort Lauderdale.
Chin implants are made of durable, medical-grade materials and are secured to the jawbone. They are meant to be a permanent solution, meaning the improvement to your facial contours lasts indefinitely.
Dr. White prioritizes natural results. The goal of chin augmentation is subtle, proportional improvement. Implants are customized to blend with your natural tissues, ensuring the enhancement looks like a feature you were born with.
Yes. While chin implants are permanent, they can be removed if necessary. The surgeon performs a simple surgical procedure to detach the implant and remove it, allowing the chin to return to its pre-surgical state.
Dermal fillers offer temporary volume. A chin implant is a permanent solution that structurally changes the underlying jawbone contour to correct a recessed chin, offering a definitive improvement to your facial profile.
Minimal. Modern techniques involve securing the implant to the chin bone. We restrict heavy lifting and strenuous activity for the first few weeks to ensure the implant placement remains stable during initial healing.
You should avoid applying makeup directly over the incision site until the surgeon confirms it is completely healed, which is usually around a week. Use caution around the lower lip and chin area initially.
We aim to eliminate visible scarring. Dr. White uses small incisions either tucked under the chin in the natural crease line or inside the mouth, ensuring the closure is discreetly placed using fine sutures.
Your new life starts here
If you’re considering plastic surgery in Miami, Aventura or Fort Lauderdale, choosing the right plastic surgeon could not be more important. Dr. Jeremy White is the recipient of many honors and awards, including the 2021 Doctor’s Choice Award Miami, the 2016 RealSelf Top 500, and the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award Winner since 2017. We invite you to have a consultation about the procedure you need. Schedule your consultation today.
