Chin Augmentation
Dr. Rad’s chin augmentation patients seek his expertise to improve their facial balance and harmony. A small, short or otherwise weak appearing chin can look out of proportion and make an otherwise attractive face look out of balance. Dr. Rad’s goal in his chin enhancement work is to help patients feel more self confident that their facial features appear natural, not to look “done” or altered.
Chin augmentation is a method of adding volume, definition and projection to the chin in order to improve chin contour, improve facial proportions, and lengthen and sculpt the jawline and neckline. Surgical chin augmentation involves placement of a silicone implant over the chin bone, or cutting and sliding the chin bone forward (“sliding genioplasty”). Chin augmentation is an outpatient surgery done under light anesthesia and is very safe when done under the care of a highly-skilled surgeon.
Patients choose to have chin augmentation in DC/northern Virginia for different reasons, from simply wanting to feel less self conscious to presenting oneself in a more authoritative way. Interestingly, a 2007 scientific study found that the chins and jawlines of 90% of CEOs of Fortune 500 companies were deemed “strong appearing” compared with only 40% in the general population. Regardless of motivation, Dr. Rad’s patients often feel that their chins draw attention for the wrong reasons and they want natural results. Overall, Dr. Rad’s goal is to improve balance and harmony to patients’ faces so they can feel more confident in their appearances.
“In facial aesthetic surgery, details are everything.”
- Ariel N Rad, MD, PhD, FACS
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01Artistry
Artistry is at the heart of chin augmentation because together we are searching for restoration of facial balance and harmony. All surgeons have a different degree of aesthetic sense, some more than others. Dr. Rad’s eye is trained to evaluate a face both holistically and at the smallest details, looking for disproportionate features and optimal contours. Dr. Rad spends time with you to formulate the best plan to achieve your goals. This often requires a combination of procedures, from deep neck sculpting to buccal fat removal and rhinoplasty. Each procedure is intended to enhance the chin, but keep in mind that the art lies in the hands performing the procedures, not the procedures themselves. Just as a beautiful piano concerto stands in its own beauty, it’s the pianist who brings it to life, some better than others. Likewise, surgeons have different skill levels and aesthetic nuance, and bring to life the best results to varying degrees of ability. The level of artistry required to achieve natural, beautiful and long lasting results requires tremendous nuance. As Dr. Rad frequently says, “millimeter changes throughout the face can synergize beautifully into stunning yet natural results.” These details are reflected in surgeons’ before/after photographs which is why you must evaluate these with an aesthetic eye. You have only 1 face and so listen to your instincts when you look at surgeons’ results.
02Safety
Experience is everything when it comes to safety. Dr. Rad has performed thousands of facial operations and prides himself in achieving beautiful, natural results for both women and men, and he operates with safety at top of mind by working with expert anesthesia and nursing teams at DC’s top hospital-based surgery centers. In Dr. Rad’s hands, jaw reduction surgery entails low risk and safety is always top of mind. Dr. Rad’s innate familiarity with facial anatomy, knowledge of safe navigation of the delicate nerves, muscles and blood vessels, and working with expert anesthesia and nursing teams, all translate to keeping patients safe.
03Technique
- The case example of a young woman demonstrates a beautiful enhancement of the chin shape and projection that looks very natural. Dr. Rad used a small anatomical silicone implant which creates mostly forward projection and subtle vertical lengthening.
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frequently askedQuestions
How do I know if I’m a good candidate for a chin augmentation?
Patients who feel self conscious about having a small, short or under projected chin may be good candidates for chin augmentation. Sometimes patients aren’t sure whether they’d benefit from chin enhancement because other features may dominate. For example, patients seeking rhinoplasty to reduce the size of their noses may also benefit from chin enhancement because a more prominent chin will make the nose look smaller, as shown in these examples:
Or, a wide jaw can make the chin look too short in which case slimming the jawbone can bring better overall lower facial proportion, as shown in this case example of a young woman who desired total jaw and chin contouring:
The chin should balance each other facial features and Dr. Rad pays close attention to these details of facial harmony. To determine your exact needs, evaluation by an aesthetics expert is essential. As Dr. Rad has performed thousands of facial and chin contouring procedures and his aesthetics expertise is widely sought out in the DC and northern Virginia area, he is well suited to make this assessment.
Is chin augmentation popular?
Yes. Most patients benefit from improved facial proportions by rebalancing chin height and projection which can make them look more attractive to themselves and to others. They may feel self-conscious about a small or weak chin which can distract from an otherwise attractive face. Chin augmentation can give a more authoritative and commanding appearance.
Is chin augmentation safe?
Safety is the most important aspect of the surgery and everything that Dr. Rad does in planning and executing surgery is focused on patient safety. Your surgeon should have detailed familiarity with facial anatomy which comes with practice. Dr. Rad has performed thousands of facial surgeries which gives him a depth of understanding of facial anatomy that is second to none. Furthermore, Dr. Rad collaborates with a board-certified anesthesiologist for the safest delivery of anesthesia care, and in a certified surgery center that is part of a hospital campus. In this safest environment, patients can rest assured that their care is of the highest quality.
Are there effective alternatives to surgical chin augmentation?
Yes: non-surgical chin augmentation can be done with dermal filler injections. Dr. Rad uses FDA-approved fillers within the Juvéderm family of injectable dermal fillers. These injections create temporary volume and shape, however, they are limited because, as liquid, fillers cannot create angularity and firm projection that can be achieved with surgery. Nonetheless, fillers may be an ideal option for patients who are unsure about having surgery and want to “test drive” the result. Keep in mind, however, that filler is soft and cannot give the same degree of definition as surgical augmentation.
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