Chin Augmentation | Aesthetic

CHIN ENHANCEMENT

DERMAL FILLER

A strong chin is an important element of an attractive face. An ample chin can add definition, help create symmetry and bring balance to facial features.

Non surgical chin enhancement is a non surgical procedure to improve the natural structure of your face and enhance the chin. This treatment is designed to deliver improvements that are natural and subtle. Dr Aguilar has been performing this procedure for more than 10 years and the goal is always to achieve an improved yet natural result. Dr Aguilar only performs this treatment with dermal filler approved by FDA and for use in the UK to guarantee that the filler is safe and of the highest quality, resulting in a smooth, natural and youthful appearance.

CHIN ENHANCEMENT USING DERMAL FILLERS CAN SUBTLY CHANGE THE APPEARANCE OF THE CHIN AREA, MAKING THE CHIN APPEAR MORE CHISELLED. THIS IS A COMMON REQUEST FROM MALE PATIENTS. IT CAN ALSO BE USED TO CREATE SOFTER CONTOURS, AS REQUESTED BY MANY WOMEN. CHIN ENHANCEMENT is ACHIEVED BY INJECTION OF HYALURONIC ACID, RADIESSE (CA FILLER) OR PERMANENT DERMAL FILLERS. SOME PROCEDURES ARE TEMPORARY, OTHERS ARE PERMANENT. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF HYALURONIC ACID (HA) OR RADIESSE DUE TO THE MINIMAL RISK INVOLVED AND MORE NATURAL RESULTS.

WHAT IS CHIN ENHANCEMENT?

Non surgical chin augmentation is a procedure based on the use of dermal fillers (Hyaluronic acid based or Radiesse) designed to improve the shape of the chin. These fillers are usually temporary, lasting from a few months to a year and often require a top-up. Non-surgical chin shaping is an excellent treatment option if you would like your chin to look stronger and more defined, or you have dimpled skin that has an orange peel appearance. This treatment aims to improve the profile balance by sculpting the chin without the risks, pain and recovery associated with surgery.

WHAT DOES CHIN ENHANCEMENT TREATMENT INVOLVE?

You will have a face to face consultation with Dr. Aguilar to explain your expectations and be advised by Dr. Aguilar. The day of the treatment numbing cream will be applied and Dr. Aguilar will inject dermal filler into the chin area depending on the desired effect..

Dermal fillers made of hyaluronic acid (HA), are a gel based formula similar to the natural hyaluronic acid in the body. Hyaluronic acid is responsible for giving skin its smooth and full appearance. Injecting this gel into your chin restores volume, reduce wrinkles, improve profile and give more definition. Alternatively Radiesse which is a dermal filler calcium based is a very good option and is designed to last 12-18 months.

HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE LAST?

This procedure should take 30 mins including local anaesthetic applied to the chin area to ensure the area is numb .

WHAT WILL RECOVERY BE LIKE?

Topical anaesthesia is generally used before the injections, so the procedure is painless. Recovery takes about 3 days but bruising and swelling may last as long as 7 days.

For faster recovery: Keep ice packs applied to your chin for the first 48hours, avoid bent over or strenuous activities for 1 to 3 days.

WHEN TO CONSIDER CHIN ENHANCEMENT?

If you would like your jawline to look better defined or strengthen a weak chin, non-surgical chin augmentation using dermal fillers may give you the best results. Chin augmentation can change the contours of your chin through the injection of dermal fillers. This fillers add volume under the skin making the chin appear more prominent or increase its definition.

Candidates for chin augmentation treatments are adults who want to change the contours of their chins. Whether your chin has become less prominent as a result of ageing or weight fluctuations or has asymmetries you would like to correct. It’s important to understand that the results we can achieve with non-surgical chin augmentation may not be as drastic as with a surgical intervention such as a chin implant. On the other side, this treatment is temporary, carries low risks, and requires minimal downtime.

Some patients undergo this treatment as a way to “try out” the potential results of surgical chin augmentation without having to commit to surgery.

HOW LONG DOES CHIN FILLER LAST?

Chin fillers either performed with Hyaluronic acid (HA) or Radiesse typically last 12 to 18 months. However, it depends on your age and how fast your body breaks down calories into energy (metabolism). Younger people tend to burn calories faster, so chin fillers don’t last as long.

HOW SOON SHOULD I SEE THE RESULTS?

You will see the results of your treatment immediately. There may be some initially swelling and bruising, but this usually goes down without intervention within a few hours.