Chin Implants

Chin implants can be used to enlarge a chin, providing patients with an improved, more proportionate chin and structured jawline. Many patients pursue this procedure to correct a receding chin, or one that is small in relation to other facial features.


Typical Minimum Cost of Chin Implants:
$3,000.00
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Typical Maximum Cost of Chin Implants:
$6,000.00
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Average Cost of Chin Implants:
$4,500.00
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Time Required for Chin Implants:
It may take about 1-2 hours to perform chin implant surgery. Time requirements vary between specific situations.
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Is Chin Implants an InPatient or OutPatient Procedure?
Chin implant surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis.
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What are the Side Effects of Chin Implants?
Chin implant side effects can include temporary swelling, numbness, weakening of the mouth, tenderness, and altered sensitivity.
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How Long do Chin Implants results last?
Chin implant surgery results are essentially permanent.
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What is the recovery time for Chin Implants?
A protective compress will be applied to the chin immediately after the surgery to help the implants take hold sufficiently

During the beginning of chin implant recovery, to help reduce swelling, patients are usually advised to use cold compresses for a few days and to remain restful for about a week

Swelling should be mostly gone within about 3-5 days of surgery

Most chin implant patients are able to return to work, if the job is not physically strenuous, within the first week of recovery

Other low-stress activities can be resumed about 1-2 weeks after surgery, though exercise should be postponed for about 4 weeks
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Will my insurance company cover Chin Implants?
Because of the cosmetic nature of chin implant surgery, insurance is usually not involved.
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Is there much discomfort for Chin Implants?
After chin implant surgery, pain and discomfort may be evident for the first few days after surgery, but can be controlled with standard pain medication.
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What types of anesthesia is necessary for Chin Implants?
Chin implant anesthesia is usually general, though local anesthesia with sedation may also be opted for.
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What else can I combine Chin Implants with?
For enhanced results, chin implants can be combined with:
- Face lift
- Facial implants
- Cheek lift or Mid-face lift
- Neck lift or liposuction of the neck
- Rhinoplasty
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What else is Chin Implants referred to as?
Chin Surgery. Chin Augmentation. Chin Enlargement. Genioplasty.
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