A more balanced, better-defined chin in profile, with no surgery and almost no downtime - so the face you see in the mirror feels more harmonious while still looking like you.
Non-surgical chin augmentation uses a dermal filler - usually a gel made from hyaluronic acid, a water-binding substance that occurs naturally in your body - injected into the chin to add projection and refine your profile. Because there is no incision or surgery, the downtime is very short, but the result is temporary. This approach suits some people better than others.
Everything starts with a consultation. Your doctor will ask what you hope to achieve, look at the lines of your face and the bone structure of your chin from the front and in profile, assess how your chin relates to your lips and nose, and ask about your health history, the medicines you take, and any allergies. This is also your time to spell out your expectations and ask questions, so the two of you can agree on a realistic plan.
Before injecting, your doctor usually applies a numbing cream to the chin to keep you comfortable; many fillers also come pre-mixed with a local anaesthetic. The treatment is done right in the procedure room, while you are awake, with no general anaesthesia.
Your doctor injects the filler at planned points across the chin, using a fine needle or a blunt-tipped tube called a cannula, placing it in small amounts and shaping gradually so both sides stay balanced. The whole thing usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how much filler is used and how many points need treating.
Throughout, your doctor injects and watches your chin in profile to adjust as they go. One advantage of hyaluronic acid filler is that an enzyme called hyaluronidase can be injected to dissolve some of it if the result is not what you wanted - your doctor will talk this through with you.
Non-surgical chin augmentation adds a moderate amount of projection and balance to the chin, visible almost as soon as you are injected. This is a subtle, temporary change, not a major reconstruction, and how long it lasts varies from person to person.
Most people go home right after treatment and return to their usual routine the same day. You may notice mild swelling, slight redness, or a few needle marks on the chin, sometimes with a little bruising. The stages below are rough estimates - everyone heals at their own pace.
Non-surgical chin augmentation is generally safe when a qualified doctor performs it with the right technique, but like any injection procedure, it carries risks. You should understand the points below before you decide, and your doctor will go over them with you in detail.
At The Gioi Dep, we begin by listening to what you hope for, then weigh it against what filler can genuinely do for the lines of your chin. If you need a clearer or longer-lasting change than filler can give, our doctors will tell you so plainly and talk through options such as a chin implant, rather than steering you toward this treatment.
The procedure is carried out in a sterile setting, by a doctor who knows the blood-vessel and nerve anatomy of the chin - an important factor in limiting the rare but serious risks. We discuss with you beforehand which filler is used and how we would handle any adjustment, and we arrange for you to come back so we can assess the result once the chin has settled.
Before injecting, your doctor usually applies a numbing cream to the chin, and many fillers also come pre-mixed with anaesthetic, so most people feel only a slight sting or mild pressure during the injection. Afterward the chin may feel a little tight or tender for a short time.
The aim is to refine and harmonise the chin in profile rather than make a dramatic change, so the result usually looks natural when the amount injected is moderate. How natural it looks also depends on your expectations and the features you start with, so talk through what you want carefully with your doctor.
Most people return to their routine and work the same day, because this is an injection procedure with no surgery. If there is mild swelling or a little bruising, it usually fades within a few days. The exact time depends on your body and the nature of your work.
Filler is temporary and gradually breaks down over time, usually within a range of several months to over a year, depending on the product and your own body. When the chin loses volume, you can have a top-up if you want to maintain it.
Because it is injected through a needle or a fine tube rather than cutting the skin, this approach usually leaves no scar. At the injection points you may see tiny needle marks or mild bruising, and these usually disappear after a few days.
If a hyaluronic acid filler was used, your doctor can inject an enzyme called hyaluronidase to dissolve some of it and adjust the result. This is one advantage of this type of filler over longer-lasting options. Your doctor will talk through the right approach with you.
A chin implant is surgery, using a shaped material to create clear, lasting projection. Filler needs no surgery, gives a moderate and temporary change, and can be adjusted but needs to be repeated. Which option suits you depends on your goals, and your doctor will talk it through with you.
Age on its own is not a barrier. What matters more is your general health, the condition of the skin on your chin, and what you hope for. Your doctor will assess these things during the consultation to see whether the treatment suits you.
Most treatments go smoothly, but the chin has blood vessels, so there is a rare risk of filler entering or pressing on one. That is why the procedure needs to be carried out by a doctor who understands the blood-vessel anatomy of the face and knows how to prevent and manage problems. Your doctor will go over the risks clearly with you.
You usually see a change almost as soon as you are injected. Once the early mild swelling settles, usually within a few days to a week, the chin steadies and you see a clearer sense of how close the result is to final.
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The content on this page is for reference only and does not replace a direct examination and consultation with a specialist physician. Surgical outcomes vary from person to person.