If your chin recedes, is too sharp or narrow, has an asymmetrical look, or juts out, you may have considered chin augmentation. However, the cost and commitment of cosmetic surgery can make this dream intimidating or impossible.

Injectable treatments are a modern solution that can make your chin augmentation possible sooner rather than later. With injectable solutions from SEV, men and women can face every day with increased confidence.

What Is Chin Augmentation?

Non-surgical chin augmentation uses injectables to subtly reshape and redefine the contours of your chin. The goal is a more balanced facial structure. This process is ideal for people who feel that their faces are top-heavy due to a small or receding chin.

Injectable chin augmentation has a big advantage over surgical implants thanks to its minimally-invasive nature. Instead of undergoing anesthesia, surgery, and the implant process, you can simply receive targeted injections instead.

How Chin Fillers Work

Dermal fillers typically contain hyaluronic acid (HA) as their main ingredient. This basic sugar molecule is naturally created by your body to keep your skin hydrated, lubricate your joints, and aid in the healing process if you’re injured. Where your body is more likely to reject a foreign implant, it readily accepts additional HA.

Hyaluronic-based fillers vary in thickness. Manufacturers have developed ways to crosslink molecules for a firmer gel, or leave them unlinked or minimally linked for a more fluid injectable.

Generally, thinner fillers like Juvéderm Volbella are used for sensitive spots like the lips or around the eyes. Thicker fillers like Juvéderm Voluma are ideal for contouring areas like the cheeks, jawline, and chin. Fillers for chin augmentation can add volume, project the chin, and create a pleasing symmetry.

Dermal fillers have a more subtle effect than plastic surgery procedures, integrating seamlessly with your natural features.

Benefits of Non-Surgical Chin Augmentation

Wondering how the benefits of dermal filler chin augmentation size up against genioplasty (chin implant surgery)? Here are a few reasons many people, including celebrities, are opting for chin augmentation with fillers, rather than implants.

A More Balanced Profile

Chin augmentation with dermal fillers can enhance your facial proportions and balance your profile. You can combine cheek, jaw, and chin injections for a refreshed, rejuvenated look—without the telltale signs of surgery.

Customizable Augmentation

You can customize your chin augmentation filler treatment for subtle or dramatic results. If you just want your chin to look a little more filled out, a few targeted injections can do the trick. If you want to resculpt your chin, the team at SEV can help you achieve your desired aesthetic.

Fast, Easy Treatment 

Your complete chin augmentation using dermal fillers only takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how many injections you require. This means you can go to your appointment and get back to your day right away.

Minimal Downtime 

While surgical chin augmentation takes time to heal, dermal fillers show immediate results. You might experience some redness, swelling, or bruising, but these side effects quickly subside to reveal the full results of your chin augmentation.

Reversible, Temporary Results

Maybe one of the biggest advantages of HA injectables is the fact that you can have them reversed, or just wait for the filler to be absorbed into your body. Dermal fillers last about 6–18 months, or you can return to SEV to have them professionally dissolved.

Who Can Benefit from Chin Augmentation?

Ideal candidates for dermal filler chin augmentation include individuals with a recessed chin, chin asymmetry, or a desire to enhance their jawline. When it comes to chin augmentation, men and women typically have different goals.

Men seeking chin augmentation typically want a stronger chin. They’ll often get both jaw and chin augmentation for a sharper, more defined look. Many women prefer a smaller chin and may combine cheek fillers with chin augmentation for a more balanced appearance.

Dermal fillers for chin augmentation can be used for subtle refinement or bold definition, making them perfect for men and women. At SEV, our nurses can help you manage your expectations and give you more information on chin augmentation with dermal fillers.

The Procedure: What to Expect

Here’s a quick guide for the entire chin augmentation process:

Before Treatment 

Every chin augmentation treatment begins with a one-on-one consultation. You’ll have time to discuss your goals, any concerns, and the cost of your chin augmentation. Make sure to mention any daily medications, topicals, or herbal supplements, as you may need to discontinue them for a few days. Once you’re ready to make an informed decision, we can move forward.

During Treatment 

Chin augmentation using dermal fillers is a quick process, typically taking only 15 to 30 minutes to complete. When used as a filler, HA is mixed with a very small amount of anesthetic to keep you comfortable during each injection.

After Treatment

There shouldn’t be any significant pain after your dermal filler injections. Ice packs can reduce discomfort, along with a painkiller like ibuprofen — not aspirin. Avoid intense physical activity for a few days, and make sure not to sleep on your face.

You’ll see immediate results from your chin augmentation injections, though they may seem slightly exaggerated for a few days. This is because of minor swelling or bruising, which should resolve within a few days

Comparison to Surgical Options

When choosing between surgical chin augmentation or chin augmentation fillers, you need sources of information that you can trust. Don’t rely on celebrity chin augmentation before and after photos or forum threads that sway you into a surgery you’re not ready for.

Here’s how dermal fillers and chin implants really differ, and why chin augmentation with fillers might be the better place to begin your transformation.

Anesthesia and Risk

Cosmetic surgery requires anesthesia, which can be risky for some. Dermal fillers are minimally invasive, so there is no anesthesia required. Additionally, the HA used in the injections is similar to the acid produced naturally by your body, so there is a very low rate of rejection by your immune system.

Permanence 

Plastic surgery requires a certain level of commitment. The chin augmentation price means you’re going to probably be stuck with your new chin, like it or not. You can always have the chin implants taken out, but that is going to cost you, too.

Dermal filler injections are more flexible. If you dislike your results, you can simply wait it out until they’ve been absorbed by the body, or come back to have them dissolved. If you decide to try fillers again, you can use your previous experiences to provide feedback for the next attempt. Every time you refresh your fillers, there’s room for improvement.

This is a stark difference from chin implants, which must be placed correctly the first time. Finding a surgeon you can trust with a single procedure is harder than finding injectors you can collaborate with, which is why many people are opting for injectables instead.

Side Effects

Surgical chin contouring means you can end up with a chin augmentation scar. You may also experience serious bruising, blood pooling under the skin, and pain for a week or even a month after surgery.

Dermal fillers are injected using a very fine needle, so there is no scarring. Side effects are also less severe; most people only notice some discomfort, bruising, and swelling in the days following injections.

Choose SEV for Injectables

SEV aims to spark confidence in everyone, enhancing the natural beauty of our clients. Our injectors are not only trained in facial anatomy and precision techniques, but they understand how to contour people’s unique features.

During your personalized consultation, we will take the time to identify and discuss your goals. From there, we’ll explain the wide range of dermal fillers available and which will suit your needs best.

At SEV, we carry brands like Juvéderm and Restylane, and our nurses are always undergoing additional training for new products and best practices.

Unhappy with your chin? Not ready to go under the knife? Book now to learn more about chin augmentation with dermal fillers.