Chin Augmentation Surgery in Carrollton, West Georgia

Chin Contouring Surgery can be performed to enhance the facial profile by either reducing the chin or augmenting the chin to improve its projection. This helps provide a harmonious balance between the facial features.

1. Indications for Chin Contouring Surgery

a. To improve chin contour whether it is too large or too small for one’s face.
b. To achieve a natural, more proportionate chin.

2. Procedure Summary

a. Chin Surgery is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with heavy sedation as an outpatient in the Plastic Surgery Center of West Georgia Ambulatory Surgery Center.
b. Every precaution is taken to ensure patient safety.
c. A small incision is usually made directly under the chin. An implant is inserted into a pocket over the front of the jawbone for Chin Augmentation. A reduction is achieved by altering the bony or soft tissue projection of the chin.

3. Recovery

a. Special dressings will stay in place until the next day post-operative visit.
b. Patient is given several levels of pain medications for proper and effective pain control. Most patients find the discomfort quite tolerable.
c. Light activities may be resumed within a week. In two to three weeks, patient may slowly resume normal activities and be unrestricted at 2-3 weeks.
d. Sutures or tapes are removed in 5-7 days.

4. Administrative

a. Chin Contour Surgery is considered a cosmetic procedure and is normally not covered by insurance.
b. Fee Quotes are given at the time of consultation and range from $2,500 to $4,500 (depending on what adjunctive procedures may be required). This generally includes the Physician Charge, Facility Fee, Anesthesia Fee, Pre-Operative Visit, Post-Operative Visits for Up to Six (6) Months, Dressings and Garments.