Is a Chin Implant Painful?

Due to anesthesia, patients will be pain-free during chin implant surgery. After surgery, minor swelling, discomfort, and bruising are expected, but these symptoms should subside within a few days. To ensure a comfortable recovery, it is important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions, take any precautions, and follow the prescribed medications as directed.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Dr. Urban will have you return to the practice a week after surgery to remove the sutures and monitor recovery. He will then let you know when he would like to see you again.

How Long Until I See Results?

Results are visible immediately after surgery, but the swelling obscures the full impact. On average, it takes around eight weeks for the swelling to subside and for the chin implant to settle into its final position.

Can I Combine a Chin Implant With Other Procedures?

Yes, you can! Previous patients have combined chin augmentation surgery in Salt Lake City with other facial plastic surgery procedures, such as a facelift or a rhinoplasty . Patients are highly encouraged to share any ideas about combined procedures with Dr. Urban during their initial consultation so that he can incorporate them into their customized surgical plan.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Chin Implant?

Chin augmentation surgery, while straightforward, can still carry potential risks. Some are listed below: Bleeding Blood clots Bruising Facial hair loss near the incision Implant extrusion Implant rejection Infection Nerve injury Scarring Shifted or misaligned implant If you notice any of these or any unexpected and long-lasting reactions, please contact us at Utah Facial Surgical Arts immediately.

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Chin Implant (Augmentation)

Introduction

Introduction to Chin Implant

We now understand that facial aging is a result of a combination of problems. Facial skin aging is primarily a result of loss of skin quality, second, loss of skin tone and elasticity, and third, loss of facial volume (fat). Chin implants mainly help address the third problem by restoring facial volume. They can improve proportions and profiles and correct imbalances caused by injury or hereditary traits. The most common implant material is silicone-derived. If you are looking for a chin augmentation in Salt Lake City, contact triple board-certified facial and plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Urban at his Utah Facial Surgical Arts practice in West Jordan.

Chin Implant (Augmentation) Results

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What is a Chin Implant?

Chin implant (augmentation), also known as mentoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that aims to enhance the chin area using silicone-based implants. Patients can choose from a variety of implant sizes and shapes. During a chin augmentation, Dr. Urban will amplify the existing chin bone structure by placing an implant on top of it and fixing it with a titanium screw. Chin implants are sought by patients who want to enhance their jawline definition or correct a weak or recessed chin.

What Are the Benefits of a Chin Implant?

Patients who have received chin implants in Salt Lake City have enjoyed long-lasting results and a significant boost in their self-esteem. Some other benefits include:

Defined jawline
Defined neckline
Enhanced chin definition
Improved facial balance
Reduction in double chin
Safe and quick procedure
Stronger chin

Who Are the Best Candidates For Chin Implant?

A chin implant performed by Dr. Urban can significantly enhance the profile by creating a sharper, more defined jawline. The best candidates for a chin implant in Salt Lake City will be those who wish to:

Create a more defined jawline
Eliminate the appearance of a “double chin”
Have low self-esteem due to a small chin
Improve a receding or “weak” chin
Improve facial balance
Maintain realistic expectations
No underlying medical conditions

What’s the First Step?

The first step in obtaining a chin implant in Salt Lake City is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Urban, a triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon at Utah Facial Surgical Arts. During your consultation, Dr. Urban will want to learn more about your medical history, aesthetic goals, and expectations for achieving facial balance. He will examine the target area as he outlines the procedure and locates potential incision sites. Once the examination is complete, Dr. Urban will discuss the different implant shapes, sizes, and indications for use. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions about the procedure, including its pros and cons, and share any ideas for combined procedures that you may have.

If you agree to proceed with the procedure, Dr. Urban will design a surgical plan for you. You can take the plan to our patient coordinator for scheduling and pricing, and to receive any pre-operative instructions.

What to Expect on the Day of Chin Implant Surgery

A mentoplasty, commonly referred to as a chin implant, is usually desired by the patient or suggested by Dr. Urban when a small or recessive chin disrupts facial harmony. Chin augmentation surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia.

During the procedure, Dr. Urban makes a small incision either inside the lower lip or under the chin to place the implant. When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, the patient should not be able to feel the implant.

We have found that most of our patients undergo mentoplasty in combination with other facial procedures, such as rhinoplasty, to achieve maximum facial balance without requiring anesthesia more than once. Dr. Urban will use the most suitable implant and technique to achieve the contour and projection necessary to create your desired look.

A chin implant typically takes around 45 minutes to complete, on average, without complications.

Chin Implant Recovery

Post-surgery, you will be monitored by the staff in the recovery room until sedation wears off. Patients are recommended to have a family member or a friend drive them home.

After surgery, patients can expect some swelling, bruising, and discomfort around the chin and jawline. These should abate within a few days, and patients can resume their normal activities.

How Much Does a Chin Implant Cost in Salt Lake City, UT?

The cost of a Chin Implant in the greater Salt Lake City area will depend on many factors, including the complexity of the procedure, Dr. Urban’s fees, and the anesthetist’s fees, among other aspects. The most efficient way to arrive at a cost estimate is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Urban, allowing you to develop a personalized surgery plan that can be evaluated for an estimated cost.

Why Choose Utah Facial Surgical Arts?

Scott D. Urban, MD, DMD, FAACS, specializes in Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. He loves the practice of healing, helping, and serving. As one of the finest surgical practices in Utah, Dr. Urban’s Utah Facial Surgical Arts can provide you with level care in facial cosmetic surgery and oral maxillofacial surgery. Our state-of-the-art surgery center, located in West Jordan, was constructed to the strict standards required for Joint Commission accreditation. In September 2012, Utah Facial Surgical Arts became Utah’s first office-based facial cosmetic and oral maxillofacial surgical practice to be awarded the Gold Seal of Approval accreditation by The Joint Commission. Joint Commission accreditation is considered the highest standard for medical and surgical accreditation. This facility has established the standard for providing the safest level of care possible as an office-based surgical center. Utah Facial Surgical Arts should be your undeniable choice for your chin implant (augmentation) surgery in the Salt Lake City area.

Dr. Urban is triple board-certified in facial surgery by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS), the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS), and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). Dr. Urban is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Chin Implant FAQ’s

Due to anesthesia, patients will be pain-free during chin implant surgery. After surgery, minor swelling, discomfort, and bruising are expected, but these symptoms should subside within a few days. To ensure a comfortable recovery, it is important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions, take any precautions, and follow the prescribed medications as directed.
Yes, you can! Previous patients have combined chin augmentation surgery in Salt Lake City with other facial plastic surgery procedures, such as a facelift or a rhinoplasty. Patients are highly encouraged to share any ideas about combined procedures with Dr. Urban during their initial consultation so that he can incorporate them into their customized surgical plan.
Chin augmentation surgery, while straightforward, can still carry potential risks. Some are listed below:
- Bleeding
- Blood clots
- Bruising
- Facial hair loss near the incision
- Implant extrusion
- Implant rejection
- Infection
- Nerve injury
- Scarring
- Shifted or misaligned implant
If you notice any of these or any unexpected and long-lasting reactions, please contact us at Utah Facial Surgical Arts immediately.

Patient Reviews

I went home today and literally was blown away by how good my procedure looks! This is why you come to Dr. Urban and his team. I pulled out my license photo when I was 39 and I look just like that again. It’s amazing. Feel free to ask for before and after photos at the the office.

You will not be disappointed!

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Schedule Your Consultation

Triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Urban specializes in chin implant surgery in Salt Lake City. Chin implants may improve a receding chin. This improves the profile by better balancing the chin and other facial features. Chin and cheek implants are commonly performed in conjunction with other procedures, such as rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and face and cheek lifts. Schedule your consultation today at Utah Facial Surgical Arts.

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